Question

A sign says that the price marked on all music equipment is at a discount for 30% off. You buy an electric guitar for the same price of $315.
{Im only in 7th grade.}
What is the percent you pay? _____________
Write an equation to find the regular price of the item. __________________
What was the regular price? ____________

Answer 1

You are only paying 70% because it is 30% off.
315/70*100=450. 
The original price was 450. (You can check this by doing 450* 0.7 = 315)