Question

paula bought an electric drill at 75% of the regular price.She paid 32.90 for the drill. What was the regular price?(round to the nearest cent)

Answer 1

$43.87.

Explanation:

let the regular price be x, then

0.75x = 32.9

x = 32.9 / 0.75 = $43.87

Answer 2

43.87

Explanation:

Let the regular price be T

• T x 75% = 32.90
• 3T/4 = 32.90
• 3T = 4 x 32.90
• 3T = 131.60
• T = 43.87