Question

Sally has 35% off coupon. The total before tax came $23.95. how much did the item originally cost?

Answer 1

Answer:

$36.85

Step-by-step explanation:

23.95 and 35% discount

this means that $23.95 is 65% of the original value (100-35=65)

the highest common multiple of 35 and 65 is 5

so 65 divided by 5 is 13

23.95 divided by 13 is 1.8423...

then you take that number and times it by as many 5's are in 35 that would be 7

so the number times 7 is 12.89.....

now add this number to the original price and you have your answer $36.85