A suit is on sale for $180. What was the original price of the suit if the discount was 1/4 of the original price? Explain how you found your answer and how you can check your answer.

Julie goes to the sports store and spends $40.50 before tax. she buys a pair of shorts for $21.75 and 3 pairs of socks that each cost the same amount. how much does each pair of socks cost? $$