Question

Jodie bought a refrigerator on sale for 35% off the original price, for $97. What was the price of the refrigerator before the sale?

Answer 1

$97 = (Original Price) - (35% of Original Price)

$97 = (Original Price) - (0.35 of Original Price)

$97 = (1 - 0.35) of (Original Price)

$97 = (0.65) of (Original Price)

$97 = 0.65 · (Original Price)

Divide each side by 0.65 .

$97/0.65 = Original Price

$149.23 = Original Price