Question

the price of an item has been reduced by $2.08. the new sale price is $41.64. what was the original price? $

Explanation:

Step1: Define original price

Let $P$ = original price.

Step2: Set up price relation

Original price minus reduction equals sale price:
$P - 2.08 = 41.64$

Step3: Solve for original price

Add 2.08 to both sides:
$P = 41.64 + 2.08$

Answer:

$43.72$