Question

At a clearance sale, Mandy bought a new softball glove for $5 more than one-third of its
original price. If she paid $20, what was the original price?
$75
$30
$56
$45

Answer 1

Answer:

$45

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original price be X

(1/3) of X + 5 = 20

$\frac{1}{3}X=20-5\\\\\frac{1}{3}X=15\\\\X=15*3\\\\X=45$