Question

A bracelet was marked up $50 from cost, which amounts to a 20% increase. Find the original cost of the bracelet

Answer 1

Original cost was $250

Explanation:

let x be the original cost

20 = 50/x x 100

20x = 50x 100

20x = 5000

x= 5000/20

x = 250

Answer 2

40

Explanation:

20% times 50 = 10 thats ten less cuz it asks for the original i think