Josh Paid $65 for a jacket that was on sale for 1/3 the original price. Josh also used a $5 store credit to pay for the jacket. Which equation represents P, the original price of the jacket?

A) 1/3p+5=65

B) p=1/3 (65) - 5

C) 3p-5=65

D) 1/3p-5=65

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Elena Franco

29 March, 19:40

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Tania Berg · Answer 1

Tania Berg 29 March, 22:17

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I believe the answer is B.

Josh Paid $65 for a jacket that was on sale for 1/3 the original price. Josh also used a $5 store credit to pay for the jacket. Which equation represents P, the original price of the jacket?A) 1/3p+5=65B) p=1/3 (65) - 5C) 3p-5=65D) 1/3p-5=65