Question

Mr. Parker bought a coat when it was on sale. He paid 70% of the original price. He paid $42 for the coat. What was the original cost of the coat?

Answer 1

Answer:

70percent =42

100percent ×42 ÷70

100/7×42

10/7×42=60

therefore the original cost was $60

Answer 2

The answer is $60 because we know %70 of the original price is $42.