An appliance store decreases the price of a 19-in. TV set 21% to a sale price of $500.47. What was the original price?

Question

An appliance store decreases the price of a 19-in. TV set 21% to a sale price of $500.47. What was the original price?

Round to nearest cent

Answer 1

P - .21P = 500.47

.79P = 500.47

P = 500.47/.79 = $633.51