Question

Macy's is having a 15% off sale. Judy bought a dress and paid $30 after the discount. What was the original price of the dress? (paid 80%)

Answer 1

x - .15x = 30 --(x = original price)
.85x = 30
x = 30/.85
x = 35.29

check..
35.29 - 35.29(.15) = 30
35.29 = 5.29 = 30
30 = 30 (correct)

original price is $35.29 and with the 15% discount (5.29) you pay $30