Read the word problem below.Jill had $90. She bought a skirt that normally costs $42 but was on sale for half price. She also bought a T-shirt that was $8 off its regular price. Before sales tax, the total cost of the clothes was $31. What was the regular price of the T-shirt? What question is being asked in this word problem?

The question asks for the T-shirt’s regular price. The skirt’s sale price and the total before tax provide information that could help calculate it, but Jill’s remaining money and sales tax are not being asked about. Choice C, “How much does the T-shirt normally cost?”, matches the question.

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