Question

Sam bought a painting for $130.he later sold it for $169.what percent of the original cost did he sell it for

Answer 1

169 - 130 = 39

39/130 = 0.30 = 30%

Answer
30% of the original cost 

Answer 2

To find a percent, we divide. 'What percent of the original cost did he sell it for' means
sold price ÷ bought price
$169 ÷ $130 = 1.3
Meaning he sold it for 130% of the original cost.