Question

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

Answer 1

$600

Explanation:

450 = 3/4 (because 75%=3/4)

450/3=150. 150 = 1/4, or 25%. Now it's just as simple as multiplying 150 4 times to get 100%, or the original cost, 150 times 4 equals 600. Therefore the notebooks original price is $600