Question

Electricity City increases the price of televisions by 25%. If a television now sells for

$425, what was the original price?

Answer 1

340

Explanation:

As it was increased by 25%, $425 is 125% of the original price, so we can get back to 100% by dividing 425 by 5 [85], so 85 is 25% of the price. We can now get the original price by subtracting 85 from 425 (or you could multiply 85 by 4) which is 340

You can check this answer by multiplying 340 by 1.25

If the answer is 425, then it is correct, else, not. [it is]