Question

a washing machine is sold for $12,325 after allowing a discount of 15%.Find its marked price.

Answer 1

Answer:

14500

Step-by-step explanation:

x - (15/100)*x = 12325

85x = 12325*100

x = 14500

Answer 2

Answer:

the marked price is...

$12325 \times \frac{100}{100 - 15} \\ = 12325 \times \frac{100}{85} \\ = 14500$