Question

Charles Evans paid $9 for a haircut. This was 60% of the regular price. What is the regular price?

a) $6
b) $12
c) $15
d) $10

Answer 1

To find the regular price of the haircut, divide $9 by 0.60.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the regular price of the haircut, we need to determine 100% of the price. Since Charles paid $9, which is 60% of the regular price, we can set up the equation: 60% of x = $9. To solve for x, we divide $9 by 0.60:

x = $9 / 0.60 = $15

Therefore, the regular price of the haircut is $15. The correct answer is option c) $15.