Question

Edith buys last years best selling novel in hardcover, for $19.55. This is with a 15% discount from the original price. What was the original price of the novel?

Answer 1

19.55/85 = 0.23
0.23 x 100 = $23

Answer 2

2.93

Answer 3

plus ton the 19,55

Answer 4

19.55=85% of x where x is the original price
x=23
23 is the original price