Question

You want to order a new computer. The manufacturer is offering a discount of 12% off the original price of the computer for students. With the discount, you pay $924. What was the original price of the computer?

Answer 1

$1034.88

Explanation:

this is the discount amount :

12%of924

110.88

To find the original price

110.88+924

$1034.88

Answer 2

x - 0.12x = 924 dollars

0.88x = 924

x = 924/0.88

x = $1050 (original price)