Question

After a store deducted 15% from the price of a stereo, Charlie paid $123. What was the original price of the stereo?

Answer 1

Explanation:

assume x = original price

100% -15%= 75%

75% of x = 123

`(75)/(100) * x = 123\\\\(75x)/(100) = 123\\\\75 x = 12300\\x = 164`