A book was on sale for 40% off its original price. If
the sale price of the book was $18.00, what was the
original price of the book? (Assume there is no sales
tax.)
A) $7.20
B) $10.80
C) $30.00
D) $45.00

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Answer:

Option C: $30 is the original price of book.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original price of book be x

Given that:

Sale price = x - 40% of x

As it is given that the sale price was $18

So,

$18 =  x - 40% of x

By simplifying:

$18 = x - 0.4x

$18 = 0.6x

Dividing both sides by 0.6:

x = $18/0.6

x = $ 30

So the original price of book will be $30

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Answer:

Option (c) $30.00

Explanation:

Let the original price be $x

Given the rate of discount is 40%

Selling (or sale) price of the book is = $18

The original price is calculated by the formula,

Selling Price = Original Price(1 – r%)

Substituting the values in the above equation,

[tex]18 = x (1-\frac{40}{100})[/tex]

[tex]18 = x (\frac{60}{100})[/tex]

[tex]x=\frac{1800}{60}[/tex]

Therefore, x = 30

Hence, option (c)is correct