Question

Sarah pays a 20% deposit for a new TV and then an extra $96 . What is 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

Thank you for asking this question. Here is your Answer:

Let the Total cost of the T.V = $ x

Amount deposited by Sarah = 20% of x

Remaining amount she has to pay = 80% of x

80% of x = $ 96 ( given )

( 80/100 ) × x = 96

x = ( 96 × 100 )/80

x = 120

Therefore ,

Total cost of the T.V = x = $ 120

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