Question

A sofa is on sale for $816, which is 15% less than the regular price. What is the regular price?

Answer 1

100 - 15 = 85

816 = 85%

now work out 1%.

85/85 = 1% do the same to the other side

816/85 = 9.6

9.6 = 1%

now find 100%

1 X 100= 100%

9.6 X 100=960

regular price $960