Question

An Apple ipod sells for $299, which is marked up 40% of the selling price. The cost of the Ipod is what?

Answer 1

\(x*.60=299\)
\( x=\large{299 \over .6}\)

Answer 2

Ok so its 40% off
Meaning that the product is only worth 60% of its regular price
x= regular price
x*.6=299
x=299/.6
x=498.33

Answer 3

ohhh I messed up
Ok So 299 is our regular price and its 40% off meaning that its only selling for 60% of its regular price
299*.6=x
179.40=x
x= sale price