Question

The price of a $200 suit went on sale and was reduced by 25%. By what precent must the price of the suit be increased to bring the price back to $200?

Answer 1

$200 * .25 becomes $150.

To get back to $200, we need to add $50 to $150. So now we need to find out what percentage of $150 is $50.

150 * .3̅ (or 1/3) = $50

Presto! So now, what percentage of $150 is equal to $200?

($150 * 100%) + ($150 * .3̅) = $200 and 133.3̅%
$150 $50

Which brings us to an answer of 133.3̅% or 133 and 1/3%