Tina bought a makup box that was on sale for 80% off. In total, she spent $21.60 (without tax). What was the origional price for the makeup box?

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Gina Moore

Mathematics

25 November, 08:53

Tina bought a makup box that was on sale for 80% off. In total, she spent $21.60 (without tax). What was the origional price for the makeup box?

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Brynlee Black · Answer 1

Okay, so first I want to turn 80% into a decimal.

80% =.8

Multiply. 8 by 21.60

.8*21.60 = 17.28

Add 17.28 to the discounted price.

21.60+17.28 = 38.88

38.88 is the original price.