I'm buying a generator 5% off is $279 how much is

Question

I'm buying a generator 5% off is$279 how much is the generator

Answer 1

279 = original price - 5% of 279

OP = 279 + .05(279) = (1.05)(279) = $292.95 = original price before the discount

5% of 279 = .05(279) = $13.95

279+13.95 = $292.95 = original price