Question

After 85% reduction you purchase a new washing machine for $75. What was the original price of the machine

Answer 1

.15X=75

Solve for X

.15 cause that is what % you are paying. X is original price. 75 is product.

Answer 2

x=500?

Answer 3

yes is 500

Answer 4

Let x = original price of machine
x - 0.85x = 75
x(1 - 0.85) = 75
0.15 * x = 75
\[x=\frac{75}{0.15} = 500\]
The original price was $500