Question

The camera Melissa wanted for her birthday is on sale at 36% off the usual price. The amount of the discount is $180.00. What was the original price of the camera?

The original price of the camera was $1

Answer 1

Original Price = $500

Explanation:

The discount is 36%

and the discount amount is $180

Thus,

we can say that 180 is 36% of what number?

We let that number be "x" (original price). So we can say:

180 is 36% of x

In equation that will be:

180=36%*x

180=(36/100)*x

180=0.36x

So,

x = 180/0.36

x = $500

This is the original price.