Question

Sarah pays a 20% deposit for a new TV and then an extra $96. What’s the total cost?

Answer 1

Let the total amount is x

We know 20 percent deposit

hence remaining 80 percent of x is 96$

So, $\frac{80*x}{100} =96$

So, by solving we got x = 120

120$ is the total cost.

Answer 2

Let the Total cost of the T.V = x

Sarah paid = 20% of x

Remaining amount to be paid = 80% of x

We know,

80% of x = 96

( 80/100 ) × x = 96

x = ( 96 × 100 )/80

x = 120

Hence, cost of the T.V = x = $ 120