Question

A tablet is on sale for $225. It is on sale for 40% off. Find the original price. This is markdown review

Answer 1

$375

Explanation:

This means that $225 is 60% of some number (the original price.)

225 = 0.60 * x

225 divided by 0.6 = 375

The original price was $375 before it got marked down. Your welcome.

Answer 2

Hello,

100% ________ x

60% ________ 225

60x = 22500

x = 22500 ÷ 60

x = 375

The original price = $375

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