SOLUTION: linda buys a pair of trainers. She says, "i bought this pair of trainers when there was 20% off the normal price. I paid £18 for them." What was the normal price of the trainers?
Question 855506: linda buys a pair of trainers. She says, "i bought this pair of trainers when there was 20% off the normal price. I paid £18 for them." What was the normal price of the trainers? Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! (1-.20)x=18.00
.80x=18.00
x=18.00/.80
x=$22.50 was the pre discount price.
Proof:
.80*22.50=18.018.00=18.00