The price of a fishing rod is 5 times that of last week's price p decreased by 8. Which of the following represents the current price of the fishing rod?

5p - 8

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8p - 5

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Solution

The correct option is A 5p - 8
The price of a fishing rod before one week is p.

The current price is 5 times last week's price decreased by 8.

Hence, the current price of fishing rod is 5p - 8.

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The price of a fishing rod is 5 times that of last week's price p decreased by 8. Which of the following represents the current price of the fishing rod?

The correct option is A 5p - 8The price of a fishing rod before one week is p. The current price is 5 times last week's price decreased by 8. Hence, the current price of fishing rod is 5p - 8.

The correct option is A 5p - 8
The price of a fishing rod before one week is p.

The current price is 5 times last week's price decreased by 8.

Hence, the current price of fishing rod is 5p - 8.