Question

Today only, a sofa is being sold at a 33% discount. The sales price is $603 what was the sales price yesterday

Answer 1

$801.99

Explanation:

You first make 33% into a decimal which makes .33

Then multiply .33 by $603 which equals $198.99

Lastly add $198.99 to $603 and you get $801.99

Answer 2

Answer: 801.99

Explanation:

603 + Percentage increase =

603 + (33% × 603) =

603 + 33% × 603 =

(1 + 33%) × 603 =

(100% + 33%) × 603 =

133% × 603 =

133 ÷ 100 × 603 =

133 × 603 ÷ 100 =

80,199 ÷ 100 =

801.99