SOLUTION: An antique store gives a 7% discount for paying cash. Mark got a $56 discount. How much was his bill since he paid cash? I took $56 and divided it by .07, which equals $800. Di

Question 164839: An antique store gives a 7% discount for paying cash. Mark got a $56 discount. How much was his bill since he paid cash?
I took $56 and divided it by .07, which equals $800. Did I do it right? I am having trouble coming up with an actual equation so I just divide numbers until the answer seems right. I know thats a horrible way to figure word problems but I just get confised if I think about it too much. Is there an easier way?
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
yes, you are correct and a good way to think of this is with the formula discount rate times Sales Price equals the discount. so R(rate)*S = D(discount) In this problem, you are given D and of course the discount % of 7% so .07(S)=56 S=56/.07 which is as you found $800. good job!!!!!!!
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