E.2

Find the Original Amount

Q1 · Sep–Nov

Work back to the price before a discount or tax, or the amount before a percent change.

Level
Medium
Problems
Daniel Math Academy · Grade 8 Math

Find the Original Amount

Skill E.2 · Percents & consumer math · ★★☆ Medium · Quarter 1

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Answer each question.

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Think: After a discount you pay of the original price, so divide the sale price by 0.75.

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    With sales tax, a tent costs in all. What was the price before tax?
  2. 2
    After a discount, a jacket costs . What was the original price?
  3. 3
    After a discount, a video game costs . What was the original price?
  4. 4
    After a discount, a backpack costs . What was the original price?
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E.2 Find the Original Amount · ★★☆ Medium

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