SOLUTION: You have a coupon worth $18 off the purchase of a scientific calculator. At the same time, the calculator is offered with the discount of 15% but no other discount may be applied.

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Question 731770: You have a coupon worth $18 off the purchase of a scientific calculator. At the same time, the calculator is offered with the discount of 15% but no other discount may be applied. For what priced the calculator do you pay the same amount for each discount?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.15X=18
x=18/.15
x=120
.15*120=18
15 % discount on $120 is $18