Question

You find another case with a sale price of $4.51,after a 45% account. What is the original price of the case?justify your answer

Answer 1

Percentage after discount = 100 - 45 = 55%

Item after discount = $4.51

Equate the percentage with the price:
55% = $4.51

Find 1%:
1% = $4.51 ÷ 55 = $0.082

Find 100% (Original Price):
100% = $0.082 x 100 = $8.82

Answer: The original price is $8.82