Question

Anthony buys a living room set for $899 on sale. What is the regular price forthe set if the sale offered a 30% discount? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

Answer 1

$1,284.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the regular price for the set = x

Since the sale offered a 30% discount:

`(100\%-30\%)\text{ of x=}$\$899$`

We then solve for x:

`\begin{gathered} 70\%* x=899 \\ (70x)/(100)=899 \\ 70x=89900 \\ x=(89900)/(70) \\ x=1284.29 \\ x\approx\$1284 \end{gathered}`

The regular price for the set is $1,284 to the nearest dollar.