Question

A man’s suit was on sale for 15% off the regular price. The sale price was $216.75. What was the regular price?

Answer 1

32.51 is 15% of 216.75 so if that is the sales price they took 32.51 off the original price so add them together to get the original price.

Answer 2

thank you

Answer 3

That is not the correct answer. The question is not asking for 15% of 216.75. The question states that X-15% = 216.75, solve for X

Answer 4

ya i had to add 216.75 to 32.51 and i got what the answer is

Answer 5

I don't get what your saying but i do think i messed up. Sorry that was my mistake. It was 15% off of the original price not of the sales price. This means you would need to find the original price then take 15% off and see if it equals to 216.75.

Answer 6

add 216.75 and 32.51, then multiply that answer by 15%. Does it return 32.51?

Answer 7

Let x be the original price.
The question states that X-15% = 216.75, solve for X

Answer 8

A man’s suit was on sale for 15% off the regular price. The sale price was $216.75. .85x=216.75 x=216.75/.85 x=255 Therefore, the regular price was $255.

Answer 9

Providing the answer is not helping anyone learn.

Answer 10

@mthompson440 Sorry, but I explained it. :)

Answer 11

This person look EXTREMELY stuck.
I had to help since I don't see any movement here...

Answer 12

Again, providing the answer is not helping a person learn.

Answer 13

@mthompson440 You not doing anything isn't helping the person either...

Answer 14

I have only been in the dialog for 7 minutes. The person asking the question has barley engaged with me. You interpretation of what is happening in incorrect.

Answer 15

sorry im working on math and bouncing back forth from this and my math. i appriate you guys helping me im horrible at math

Answer 16

Do you understand the process and how to do it?

Answer 17

@dawh1t3boi It's ok take your time...

Answer 18

yes i do @mthompson thank you for your help. i AM FAR from being a math wiz lol

Answer 19

@dawh1t3boi YOUR WELCOME!!! :)