Question

A desk is on sale for 35% off. The sale price is $247. What is the regular price yesterday?

Answer 1

Answer: $380

Explanation:

Let x be the regular price ( in dollars).

As per given , we have

Discount percent = 35%

Sale price = $247.

Using formula : Sales price = Regular price - Discount percent x (Regular price)

Substitute the corresponding values , we get

`247 = x- 0.35x=(1-0.35)x` [we convert percent into decimal by dividing it by 100]

`247=0.65x`

`x=(247)/(0.65)=(24700)/(65)\\\\ x=380`

Hence, the regular price yesterday is $380 .