Question

Four sisters bought a present for their father. they received a 10% discount on the original price of the gift. After the discount was taken, each sister paid $9.00. What was the original price of the gift?

Answer 1

discount price = 4(9) = 36
original price = p
p - .10p = 36
.90p = 36
p = 40
The original price was $40 assuming no sales tax are involved.