Question

Joyce paid $143.00 for an item at the store that was 35 percent off the original price. What was the original price?

Answer 1

220

Explanation:

GIven:

Joyce paid $143.00 for an item at the store that was 35 percent off the original price.

To Find:

What was the original price?

Solution:

Since that was 35 percent off the original price

Thus, 100 - 35 = 65

Equation:

143 = 0.65x

DIvide both sides by 0.65

143/0.65 = 0.65x/0.65

x = 220

Check Answer:

220 x 65% = 143

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