What is the formula to calculate this equation? Algebra?
OK here's the word problem. Rachel spent $40 for two quilts. They were 20% off. What was the ORIGINAL cost of the two quilts? $40 is what she spent AFTER her discount. Please write the equation and the answer to this particular question. Thank you.
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x=(40*.20)+40
x=8+40
x=48$
80%x = $40
.8x = 40
x = 40/.8
x = 50
Proof: 50 x 20%(.2) = 10
50 - 10 = 40
Formula: 20%x = 40
(1.0 - 0.2)price = $40
price = $40/0.8 = $50
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