Question

Carol bought a new winter coat at 35% off and paid $156 what was the orginal price of the coat? I am not sure how to work this one.

Answer 1

If teh coat was 35% off, that means she only paid 65% of the original price (and that is $156)
So 156 is 65/100 of X

X si 100/65 of 156

(100/65) * 156 = 240

The original price of the coat was $240