If the sale price is $40 and the discount is 25%, what is the original price?

Use this equation to solve the problem:

x - (x *.25) = 40

This equation is saying the original price times itself by 25% is 40.

x - (x *.25) = 40

Simplify.

x -.25x = 40

.75x = 40

Divide both sides by. 75.

x = 53.33

The original price was $53.33