Question

If Kay paid $450 for a netbook that was 75% of the original price, what was the original price?

A) $375
B) $600
C) $525
D) $900

Answer 1

To find the original price, set up an equation using the fact that $450 is 75% of the original price, then solve for the original price.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the original price, we need to determine what amount represents 100% of the original price. Since Kay paid $450, which is 75% of the original price, we can set up an equation to solve for the original price.

Let x be the original price. Since 75% can be written as the decimal 0.75, we can set up the equation:

x * 0.75 = $450

To solve for x, divide both sides of the equation by 0.75:

x = $450 / 0.75

x = $600

Therefore, the original price was $600.