Yolanda bought a desk for $555. This price was 74% of the original price. What was the original price?

Question

finding the oringial price given the sale price and percentage 

Answer 1

Let the original price be x

 

i.e. 74% of x = 555

      74/100 * x = 555

      x = 555*(100/74)

      x = 750

 

Check 74% * 750 = 555