Question

Write a real-world problem involving a percent that can be solved by using the proportion 3/b= 60/100. Then solve the proportion.

Answer 1

Dax goes to the store to buy milk. There is a sale for milk, and it now costs 3 dollars since it was 60% off. What was the original price of the milk?
3 - 60
x - 100
Cross multiply
300=60x
5=x

The milk original cost 5 dollars.