Question

Shaniya bought 4 new pairs of pants. Each pair of pants cost the same amount and was discounted by $16. Lauren paid a total of $160 before tax. How much was each pair of shoes before the discount

Answer 1

the cost of each pair of shoes before discount is $56

Explanation:

Let the cost of each pair of pants = y

Amount to be discounted per pair = $16

Discount on each pair = y - 16

For 4 pairs = 4(y - 16)

Amount paid before tax = $160

This means this is cost of the 4 pairs after discount has been deducted.

4(y - 16) = 160

4y - 64 = 160

4y = 160 + 64

4y = 224

4y/4 = 224/4

y = 56

Hence, the cost of each pair of shoes before discount is $56