Multiple choice

A luxury store marked all items at a 25% discount for its anniversary sale. If a customer paid $180 for a jacket after applying the discount, what was the original price before the discount?

  1. $45
  2. $225
  3. $240
  4. $270
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A 25% discount means the customer paid 75% of the original price. If 0.75 * P = 180, then P = 180 / 0.75 = 240.

AI explanation

The sale price represents 75% of the original price because a 25% discount was applied. Setting up the equation 0.75 times Original Price = 180, we divide 180 by 0.75. This gives an original price of 240.