Question

A sofa is selling for $422.50 after a 35% discount . What was the original price for the sofa ?

Answer 1

Let, the original price = x
Then, it's 100 - 35 = 65% = 422.50

So, x * 0.65 = 422.50
x = 422.50 / 0.65
x = 650

In short, Your Answer would be $650

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