Question

Jenny bought a coat at a "20% off" sale and saved $35. What was the original price of the coat?

Answer 1

is/of = %/100

Answer 2

35/x = 20/100

Answer 3

Cross multiply:

3500 = 20x

x = $175

Answer 4

let the original price = $ x
20% off = (20/100)*x = 20x/100

ATQ,

20x
---- = 35
100

35 * 100
x = ---------- = 35*5 = 175
20

so original price was $175