Question

after a 27% reduction, you purchase a new painting for $146. what was the original price of the painting?

Answer 1

$ 200

Explanation:

27 % off means you pay 73% ( or .73 in decimal)

.73 * x = 146 x = original price

x = 146/.73 = $ 200

Answer 2

$200

Explanation:

At 27% reduction, we pay 100%-27%=73% of the original price O.

73% * O = $146

O = $146 / 73%

O = $2 / 1%

O = $2 / (1/100) = $2 * 100 = $200