Read the word problem. Jill had 90 dollars She bought a skirt that normally costs 42 dollars but was on sale for half price. She also bought a T-shirt that was 8 dollars off its regular price. Before sales tax, the total cost of the clothes was 31 dollars What was the regular price of the T-shirt? What question is being asked in this word problem?
Answer
A
What is the regular price of the skirt?
B
What is the amount Jill pays in sales tax?
C
How much money does Jill have left?
D
How much does the T-shirt normally cost?
Explanation
The problem asks for the T-shirt’s regular price. The phrase “regular price of the T-shirt” means how much the T-shirt normally costs, which matches choice D. The skirt price, sales tax, and Jill’s remaining money are not being asked for.
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