Question

Felipe used a 40 percent off coupon on a single item at the craft store which saved him $16.42. What would the item have cost if he had not used the coupon?

a $22.99
b $32.84
c $41.05
d $56.42

Answer 1

Let x = the original cost

0.4x = 16.42
Divide both sides by 0.4
x = 41.05