
Donald M. answered 04/14/13
Math & Physics (PhD)
Discounting something by 30% means you pay 70%
So $63=70% of X
where X is the "original price"
$63=.7 * X
X=$63/.7
X= $90
Debbie L.
asked 04/14/13need formula to calculate the original price of an item if the sale price is $63 after a 30% discount
Donald M. answered 04/14/13
Math & Physics (PhD)
Discounting something by 30% means you pay 70%
So $63=70% of X
where X is the "original price"
$63=.7 * X
X=$63/.7
X= $90
Brian B. answered 04/14/13
Making Math Matter...and Easy to Understand!
(Original Price) = (Sale Price) x (1+discount percentage)
(Original Price) = ($63) x (1.30)
(Original Price) = $81.90
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