Question

Mr. Duncan bought a table at a discount if 30% thus saving $42. what was the marked price of the table?​

Answer 1

$140

Explanation:

1. Set up the equation

`(42)/(x)` =
`(30)/(100)`

Percentage is out of 100 this equation says 42 of x number is equal to 30%.

2. Cross multiply

30x = 4200

3. Solve for x by dividing both sides by 30

x = 140

Answer 2

$140

Explanation:

if 30% of full price = $42 then 100% = 42/0.3 = 140