Question

Jim bought a fishing rod for $42. This price was 70% of the original price. What was the original price?

Answer 1

saved 30%
30% of $42 = 12.60
finally, add them 2gether
= $12.60 + $42

Answer 2

So if $42 was 70% of the original price that means you saved 30% so work out 30% of $42 then add it to the $42 = $12.60 + $42