michael bought a lawn mower at 30% off for $357, what was the original price of the lawn mower?

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anonymous · Answer

$357 x . 30 = ?

anonymous · Answer

That was what I was thinking but over thought it lol and got myself all turned around and confused

anonymous · Answer

so the 30% would be 107.10 and the total price would be 464.10? if I didn't lose my way again

anonymous · Answer

Yes :) Good job!

ganeshie8 · Answer

x = 357 + .3x 

can you solve now ?

anonymous · Answer

Thanks guess I just needed the assurance that I was going the right way with it lol

anonymous · Answer

Yeah haha that always helps :)

anonymous · Answer

Yes ganeshie :) I got it now thanks so much for the help :)

ganeshie8 · Answer

answer is 510.

lgbasallote · Answer

@mkeippel use this solution:

let o = original price

o * 0. 70 = 357

original price = $\frac{357}{0.70}$

you don't multiply by 0.3

lgbasallote · Answer

therefore the answer is NOT 464.10!! it's 510 like @ganeshie8 said :(

lgbasallote · Answer

@mkeippel you might wanna recheck this question