Henry bought a desk on sale for $140.40. This price was 74% less than the original price. What was the original price?

Answer 1

Let P represent the original payment

140 is less than 76% of the original pay ment be represented by the following equation

140 =(1-0.74)P

SOlvera for the original payment P

140=0.26P

P =140/0.26

P =$538.46

Answer 2

Henry paid $140.40.

This amount is 74% less THAN the original price.

So Henry is really paying only 26% OF the original price.

The formula can be:

0.26 x = 140.40 Divide by 0.26 on both sides.

x = $540