Question

After a 40% markup, a tablet sells for $245. 0. What was the original price of the tablet?.

Answer 1

Answer: $175

Explanation:

We can model this using an equation:

245 = 1.4x

We multiply the original price, x, by 1.4, because x must be 40% more to be 245.

From there we can simply solve for X.

245 = 1.4x

Divide by 1.4

175 = x