Question

the product cost is $48.00 what was the originel cost if 40% was the discount

Answer 1

set the original cost to x

if the discount is 40%

 x minus 40% of x equals 48

Convert 40% to a decimal by moving the point over two spots to the left and removing the percent sign

.40

write out the entire problem

x-.40x=48

simplify the left side

.60x=48

divide by .60

original price $80