Question

Sara bought a dress on sale for $33. She saved 40%. What was the original cost? $

Answer 1

$55

Explanation:

Step 1

Subtracted the discounted price by 100 to find the percentages original price giving you *60%*

Step 2

Multiply the price payed(final price which is $33) by 100 giving you *3300*

Step 3

Go back to step 1 and divide your answer in step 2(3300) by the percentage in step 1(60%) (3300/0.60=55)