I bought a desk on sale for $612. The discount was 15%. What was the original price of the desk?

Question

I bought a desk for $612. The discount was 15%. What was the original cost of the desk?

Answer 1

(( 1-.15) x = 612

 

,85 x = 612

 

x = 612/.85

 

x = 720

 

Note 720 * .15 = 108 and 720 - 108 = 612