Question

If on 15% off a jacket's price is $42.50, what was the original price of the jacket?

Answer 1

Answer:

cost of jacket is 42.50

reduce is 15%

let the original price of jacket is =x

reduce 15% of x

ATQ

X(15/100)×x= 42.50

x(1-0.15)= 42.50

0.85x= 42.50

x=42.50/0.85

x= 50

hence the original price of jacket is 50 rs