Question

9. A used PS4 game
system currently sells
for $280, which is a 35%
reduction from the
original price. What was
the original price?

Answer 1

Answer:

Concept: Standard Rates

• We have an original price X
• We have a markdown of 280 which is 35% of a reduction
• Hence the equation is X*.35=280
• x= 800

Answer 2

Answer:

430.77

Step-by-step explanation:

A 35% reduction means that the current price represents 65% of the original value. Let O be the original value. Then:

65%O=280

O=280/65%

   =280/.65

   =430.77 .........................