Question

Gary had a 40% discount for new tires. The sale price of a tire was $96. 25. What was the original price of the tire? Round to the nearest cent?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let the original price of the tyres be x, then:

x - 0.40x = 96.25

0.6x = 96.25

x = 96.25 / 0.60

= 160.4166

= $160.42 to the nearest cent.