Question

After a 25% reduction, a sweater is on sale for $41.25.
What was the original price?

Answer 1

$55

Explanation:

____ decrease by 25%= $41.25, which the unknown number is $55.

Answer 2

Let the original price be x.

x * (1 - 0.25) = $41.25

0.75x = $41.25

x = $41.25 / 0.75 = $55