Question

Joyce paid $98.00 for an item at the store that was 30 percent off the original price. What was the original price?

Answer 1

30% = 0.3
0.3 x 98 = 29.4
98 + 29.4 = $127.4

Answer 2

$68.60

Explanation:

If the original price is $98

30% = 0.03

0.30*98=29.40

Then, 98−29.40=$68.60