Question

Elizabeth has a 15 percent discount coupon for a furniture store. She see a new couch she wants to buy. After the 15precent discount was applied, Elizabeth paid 2,210 for the couch.

How do you solve to find the original price please explain.

Answer 1

You would get a calculator and subract the 15% discount

Answer 2

x-.15x=2210 x=the original price .15x is the original price with the times 15%
x(1-.15)=2210
x=2210/(1-.15)
x=2210/.85
x=2600