By using the 20 percent off coupon that she found in the newspaper, Jill saved 4 dollars on the extra large bag of dog food that she bought. Percents Total 20 percent 20 percent 20 percent 20 percent 20 percent 100 percent 4 dollars 4 dollars 4 dollars 4 dollars 4 dollars What was the cost of the bag of dog food without the coupon?
The $4 Jill saved is the 20% discount, so it represents 20% of the bag’s original price. Since 100% is five times 20%, the original price is 5 × $4 = $20. The cost without the coupon was 20 dollars.
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