7.1 Understanding Pythagorean Theorem Question: 17

Question

An appliance store decreases the price of a​ 19-in. television set 19​% to a sale price of $522.86. What was the original​ price?

The original price of the television was $_____________

(Round to the nearest​ cent.)

Answer 1

522.86/1.19 = $439,38 = original price before the 19% discount

439.38 x 19% = $83.48

439.38 + 83.48 = 522,86