Question

the price of a garment is reduced by 15% in sale to $30. find its original price

Answer 1

Answer:

x =35.29

Step-by-step explanation:

If it is reduced by 15%, you are paying 100-15 = 85%

The original price is x

x* 85% = 30

x  *.85 = 30

Divide each side by x

x = 30/.85

x =35.29

Answer 2

Answer:

$25.50

Step-by-step explanation:

if 85% of $30 is $4.50, we subtract $4.50 from $30 and get $25.50