Question

A radio is on sale for $50. If this price represents a 10% discount from the original price, what is the original price to the nearest nickel? I tried but i cant do it

Answer 1

STEP-BY-STEP SOLUTION:

Let original price = x

New price with 10% discount from the original price = $50
( 100% - 10% )x = 50
90% of x = 50
x = ( 50 / 90% ) × 100%
x = $55.55 reciprocal
x = $55.55 ( to the nearest nickel )