A store is having a 20% off sale on all items. If a jacket is on sale for $72, what was its original price?

A $86.40

B $90.00

C $92.00

D $100.00

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

If the jacket is 20% off, the sale price ($72) represents 80% (100% - 20%) of the original price. To find the original price, divide the sale price by 0.80: $72 / 0.80 = $90.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A store is having a 20% off sale on all items. If a jacket is on sale for $72, what was its original price?" is Option B: $90.00.

The other options — A) $86.40, C) $92.00, D) $100.00 — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: If the jacket is 20% off, the sale price ($72) represents 80% (100% - 20%) of the original price. To find the original price, divide the sale price by 0.80: $72 / 0.80 = $90.

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A store is having a 20% off sale on all items. If a jacket is on sale for $72, what was its original price?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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