Question

At a clearance sale, Mandy bought a new softball glove for $5 more than one-third of its

original price. If she paid $20, what was the original price?
$75
$30
$56
$45

Answer 1

$45

Explanation:

Let the original price be X

(1/3) of X + 5 = 20

`(1)/(3)X=20-5\\\\(1)/(3)X=15\\\\X=15*3\\\\X=45`