Question

11. Jarrod's favorite movie is now on video at 15% off the originalprice. If he pays $17, what was the original price?

Answer 1

original price = x

discount = 15%

price after discount = $17

Write an equation:

x (1-15/100) = 17

x (1-0.15 ) = 17

0.85x = 17

Solve for x:

x = 17/0.85

x = $20