Holly bought a sweater on sale for 30% off the original price. If she saved $18, what was the original price ?

Question

I need help finding the percentage 

Answer 1

You already know the percentage. You need to solve for the whole which, is 18 divided by 3 times 10 = $60.

Answer 2

If she saved 30% off the original price which is the same as saying she saved $18.00. 

 

That means $18.00 is 30% of the original price. 

 

Let x be original price of the sweater

 

.3x = 18

x= 18/.3

 

x= $60.00