Question

if a sweater sells for $48 after a 25% markdown, what was its original price?

Answer 1

be careful with how you approach this one.
125% of 48 is NOT equal to 75% of the original price.

Answer 2

so how do i solve this?

Answer 3

if the original price was x, then 1.25x = 48
therefore find x

Answer 4

^^ I think you misread, its a markdown so it'd be
.75x=48

Answer 5

oh my bad sorry yes

Answer 6

.75x=48
x=64
so 64$

Answer 7

thanks guys <3

Answer 8

np :D

Answer 9

checked with calc:

If a goods sells for 48 after a 25% markdown, what was its original price? ................ 64

http://www.hackmath.net/en/calculator/percentage?a1=&b1=&a2=&b2=&a3=&b3=&a4=&b4=&a5=&b5=&a6=&b6=&a7=&a8=&b8=&b9=&a10=48&b10=25&submit1=Calculate