Question

.Nisha bought a backpack that was on sale at 35% off for $63. How much was the original price of the backpack?

Answer 1

$180

Explanation:

100%=x

35%=$63

63 x 100=6300/35=$180

Answer 2

96.92

Explanation:

If the backpack was 35% off you will still pay 100 -35 or 65%

Let x be the original price

x * 65% = 63

Change to decimal form

x * .65 = 63

Divide each side by .64

x*.65/.65 = 63/.65

x =96.92