Question

Mr. Milleman suggested contacting a travel agent to see whether they could get a lower price. The agent found a price that was 30% lower than $2075. What was the price the travel agent found? Explain and Show your work.
Please help

Answer 1

2075 x .30 = 622.50

2075-622.50 = $1452.50

Answer 2

First, set up the percent proportion, cross multiply and divide. Finally, subtract the answer you get from the original number.
You should get, $1,425.50.