Question

June elloy makes a 22 percent down payment on a home in Rockford, Illinois. What is the purchase price of the home assuming her down payment is 35,200.

Answer 1

22% of what is 35200
0.22x = 35200
x = 35200/0.22
x = 160,000 <== purchase price

Answer 2

22%/100=.22

.22*35,200=11,616 (This is 22% of 35,200)

answer $11,616