Question

Astrid bought a shirt that was 30% off the original price. The sale price was $28. What was the original price of

the shirt?

Answer 1

$40

Explanation:

(1 - 0.30)x = 28

x = 28/(1 - 0.30)

x = 40

original price = $40

Answer 2

$40.00

Explanation:

I just multiplied 0.30 by each of the listed choices, and subtracted the answer from the choice. I found out that 40 x 0.30 = 12. After that, I subtracted 12 from 40, and got 28! I KNOW THIS IS A LONGER WAY TO FIND THE ANSWER,SORRY!