Question

Today only, a table is being sold for $156.60. This is 29% of its regular price. What was the price yesterday?

Answer 1

$ 540

Explanation:

so 156.60 IS 29% OF its regular price..

let x represent the regular price

turn ur percent to a decimal

" is " means equals and " of " means multiply

156.60 = 0.29x

156.60 / 0.29 = x

540 = x <=== regular price

Answer 2

$540

Explanation:

29% : $156.60

156.60 ÷ 29/1 = $5.4

1% : $5.4

100% = 5.4 x 100

= $540