Question

Xavier bought a microwave for $10. The cost was 30% off the original price. What was the price of the microwave before the sale?

Answer 1

The price of the microwave before the sale is $33.33

Explanation:

Purchase Price of microwave = $10

Discount rate sale = 30%

let the price of the microwave before the sale = x

original price =

$10 30%

x 100%

cross multiply

1000 = 30x

x = 1000 / 30

x = 33.33

the price of the microwave before the sale = $33.33