Question

After 15% discount an item cost $22.27 what was the original price?

Answer 1

orig - .15 * orig = 22.27
.85 * orig = 22.27
Original price = 26.20

Answer 2

Answer: $148.47

Explanation:

To find the original price of an item cost $22.27 after 15 % discount:

Let x represent the original price

15% of (original price) = $22.27

15% × x = $22.27

`(15x)/(100)` = $22.27

We cross multiply

15 x = $22.27 × 100

15 x = $2227

Divide both-side of the equation by 15

`(15x)/(15)` =
`(2227)/(15)`

x = $148.47

Therefore the original price of the item is $148.47