Question

Helen bought a coat at a 20% off sale and saved $12. what was the original price of the coat?

Answer 1

If you decrease a price by 20% you multiply the original cost by 0.8
So, if y times 0.8 = $12, then you do y=12/0.8 which is 15.
The original cost is $15.

Answer 2

20% -12$
12*5=60$  the original price of the coat