Question

Jillian bought a sweater for $8 less than half its original price. she paid $18 for the sweater , what was its original price?

Answer 1

Let original price = x
She bought it for = (x/2) - 8
Also the buying prices is 18$
So, 18 = (x/2) - 8
26 × 2 = x
52 = x
So original price is $ 52