iff96 is 20% off a number,what is the number?​

Answer:To find the original number before the 20% discount, let's denote the original number as \( x \).A 20% discount means that the price is reduced by 20% of the original number. Therefore, the discounted price is:\[ x - 0.20x = 0.80x \]Given that the discounted price is $96, we can set up the equation:\[ 0.80x = 96 \]To solve for \( x \), divide both sides by 0.80:\[ x = \frac{96}{0.80} \]\[ x = 120 \]So, the original number is $120.

Answered by msyham007 | 2025-07-13