document.write( "Question 286118: linda bought a pair of trainers when there was 20% off the normal price. she paid £18.00 for them. what was the normal price for the trainers? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #207461 by stanbon(75887) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! linda bought a pair of trainers when there was 20% off the normal price. she paid £18.00 for them. what was the normal price for the trainers? \n" ); document.write( "------------------ \n" ); document.write( "Let the normal price be \"x\": \n" ); document.write( "x - 0.20x = 18 \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "0.80x = 18 \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "x = 22.50 \n" ); document.write( "============= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |