Question

The sweater cost is on sale. The sweater on sale cost $58.

The sweater was only 70% of the original cost. What was the
original cost of the sweater?

Answer 1

$82.86

Explanation:

Let initial cost be K

so 70% of K = 58dollars

70% of K = 0.7×K

0.7×K=58

(divide both side by 0.7)

K=58÷0.7

K=82.86 dollars (approx)

Answer 2

Answer: $83

Explanation: