Question

Fatima purchased a new mattress when it was on sale. The sale price was 27% less than the regular price. If the sale price was $409, what was the original price? (Round your answer to the nearest dollar).

Answer 1

Answer:

560

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the original price

27% off

original price minus discount = new price

x - .27x = new price

.73x = new price

.73x = 409

Divide each side by .73

.73x/.73 = 409/.73

x=560.2739726

To the nearest dollar

x = 560