Question

Sally buys a hang bag. There was a discaount of 35percent . If Sally paid $56.80 what was the original price?

Answer 1

The discount was 35% so the sale price was actually 65% of the original price ( 100% - 35% = 65%)

To find the original price, divide the sale price by the percent ( as a decimal) of the original price ( 65% = 0.65)

56.80 / 0.65 = 87.38

to check: multiply the calculated original price 87.38 by 35% discount and subtract:

87.38 x 0.35 = 30.58
87.38 - 30.58 = 56.80 which equals the sale price

 The original price was $87.38
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Answer 2

Discount = 35%
Percentage after discount = 100% - 35% = 65%

65% = $56.80
1% = $0.8738
100% = $87.38

Answer: The original price is $87.38