Question

The price of a garment is reduced by 15% in sale to $30. find its original price

Answer 1

$25.50

Explanation:

if 85% of $30 is $4.50, we subtract $4.50 from $30 and get $25.50

Answer 2

x =35.29

Explanation:

If it is reduced by 15%, you are paying 100-15 = 85%

The original price is x

x* 85% = 30

x *.85 = 30

Divide each side by x

x = 30/.85

x =35.29