Question

A suit was on sale for $142.50, marked down 25% from its original price. What was the original price of the suit?

Answer 1

let n be the original price.
so,
(75/100)n=142.50. try solve this equation to find value of n.

Answer 2

or u can try 1.25 X 142.50

Answer 3

u got the answer WOMH?

Answer 4

178.125

Answer 5

the answer should be 190.

Answer 6

yep, i messed up

Answer 7

since there are 25% discount. this means that the current price is 75% of the original price. or in fraction, it is 3/4 of the original price.
let n denote the original price, then u wil have an equation like this.

(3/4)n= 142.50

therefore,
n=142.50*(4/3) = 190

Answer 8

thanks so much!