Question

A jacket is on sale for 70% of the original price.if the discount saves $140,what was the original price of the jacket

Answer 1

$200

Explanation:

Consider the original price be x

As per the question

• ⇒x×70%=140

Solving the equation yields:

• ⇒0.7x=140
• ⇒0.7x/0.7=140/0.7
• ⇒x=1400/7
• ⇒x=200

In conclusion

the original price of the jacket was $200