Question

Sales at LL Boutique decreased 10% this month compared to last month. If sales this month were $157,581, what were the sales (in $) last month?

Answer 1

Answer:

173, 339.10

Step-by-step explanation:

Move the decimal from 157,581.00 to the left to give you 10% of 15,758.10.

Add 15,758.10 to 157,581.00 to give you the total from last month.

Or, convert 10% to a decimal.

157,781 x 0.10 = 15,758.10

15,758.10 + 157,581 = 173,339.10