After a 65% reduction, you purchase a new washer for $175. What was the original price?

Question

I need to know the original price before the discount 

Answer 1

Hello Sammy

 

Let x = the original price of the washer. Next 65% of x should be written as 0.65x Then set up the equation as:

 

x - 0.65x = 175

 

0.35x = 175

 

x = 175 / 0.35 = 500

 

Therefore, original price of the washer is $500.