Question

A violin was on sale after a markup of 25%.The sale price is $60.What was the original price ?

Answer 1

Let us assume the original price of the violin to be = x

Sale price of the violin after discount = $60

Percentage of after a Markup on the violin = 25%

The

`((25)/(100) ) * x =60`

`x/2 = 60`

`x = 60 * \$2`

`= \$120`

So the original price of the violin was $120. I hope the procedure is clear enough for you to understand. You can always use this procedure for solving similar problems without the necessity of taking any external help.