Question

This year, Shelley paid $2,363 for season tickets to her favorite baseball team, which is 15%

cheaper than last year. What was the price of season tickets last year?

Answer 1

I got 2,717.45

Explanation:

I did 2,363 × 15% = 354.45

then 2,363 + 354.45 = 2,717.45

Answer 2

$2,780

Explanation:

Let the original price be P

2,363 =P - 15% x P

2,363 =P - 15/100 x P

2,363 = P - 0.15P

2,363 = 0.85P

Divide both sides by 0.85

2,363/0.85 = 0.85P/0.85

2,780 = P

I hope this helps.