Question

After a 65% reduction, you purchase a new washing machine on sale for $224. What was the original price of the washing machine?

The original price was ___$

Answer 1

The original price was 640

Explanation:

Let the price be x

100%-65%=35%

35%/100%*x=224

35x=22400

x=640

Answer 2

$369.60

Explanation:

65% = 0.65

1.00 + 0.65 = 1.65

$224 * 1.65 = $369.60

the original price was $369.60