Joey works at a clothing store and receives an employee discount of \(10\) percent off the regular price of any item. What is the regular price of an item that Joey purchases for \(\$99?\)
A. \(\$89.10\)
B. \(\$108.90\)
C. \(\$109.00\)
D. \(\$109.90\)
E. \(\$110.00\)
Answer: E
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Joey works at a clothing store and receives an employee discount of \(10\) percent off the regular price of any item.
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Let regular price = r
Discount = 10% of r
Selling price = (100 - 10) = 90% of r
If Joey purchases an item for $99
Therefore, 90% of r = 99
0.9r = 99
r = 99/0.9 = $110
Answer = E
Discount = 10% of r
Selling price = (100 - 10) = 90% of r
If Joey purchases an item for $99
Therefore, 90% of r = 99
0.9r = 99
r = 99/0.9 = $110
Answer = E
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Solution:M7MBA wrote: ↑Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:58 amJoey works at a clothing store and receives an employee discount of \(10\) percent off the regular price of any item. What is the regular price of an item that Joey purchases for \(\$99?\)
A. \(\$89.10\)
B. \(\$108.90\)
C. \(\$109.00\)
D. \(\$109.90\)
E. \(\$110.00\)
Answer: E
We can let n = the regular price of the item and create the equation:
0.9n = 99
n = 99/0.9 = 110
Answer: E
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