Question

Joyce saved $180 on an item that was 40

%
off. What was the original price?

Write answer to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

Answer: 450

Explanation:

x is the original price.

40 percent times x = 180

or
`(40)/(100)` times x= 180

multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing by 40

x=180 times
`(100)/(40)`

now just do 180 times 100 divided by 40

which gives you 450