Question

A sofa is on sale for $703, which is 26% less than the regular price what is the regular price?

Answer 1

Answer:

$950

Step-by-step explanation:

26% less than the regular price = 74%

set up the dimensions as:

part/whole = part/whole

$703 goes in part 74% goes in part

703/? = 74%/100%

Then multiply 100 by 703

100 x 703 = 70300

Finally divided by 74

70300 divided by 74 = 950

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The regular price = $950

703/950 = 74%/100%