Question

a price of garment has been reduced by 15% in a sale to 306 find the price

Answer 1

100 - 15 = 85%

Find 1% of the price:

85% = 306

1% = 306 ÷ 85 = Rs 3.6

Find 100% (original price):

100% = 3.6 x 100 = Rs 360

Answer; The original price is Rs 306

Answer 2

let the garment price = 100

reduce 15%

= 100 x 15/100 = 15.

= 100 - 15 = 85 %

according to the given question

85% = 306

100% = 100 x 306 / 85 = 30600/85 = 360.

hence , original price is Rs 360.