Question

A canoe is on sale for $355. This is 65% of the original price. What was the original price of the

canoe?

Answer 1

Explanation:

15% less = 85% of the original

In other word, $289 is 85% of the Original Price

289 = 85% * x

289 = .85*x

289/.85 = x

x = 340

Original price is $340