Question

Francis heard that a care stereo system was on sale for 30% off. If the sale price was $57.75, what was the original price of the stereo?

Answer 1

$82.5

Explanation:

30% of $82.5 is $24.75. If we subtract 30% of the original price ($82.5) we get $57.75.

(sorry if this is confusing, I'm not very good with words)