Question

After using a 15% off coupon, the price of a sheet cake is $30.94. What was the original price?

Answer 1

The original price was 36.40

Explanation:

p = original price of cake

using the coupon

p - 15% off = 30.94

p - .15 p = 30.94

Combine like terms

.85p = 30.94

divide each side by .85

p = 30.94/.85

p =36.40

The original price was 36.40