SOLUTION: Frank buys last years best-selling novel, in hardcover, for $14.70. this is with a 30% discount from the original price,what was the original price of the novel?

Question 567208: Frank buys last years best-selling novel, in hardcover, for $14.70. this is with a 30% discount from the original price,what was the original price of the novel?

Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Frank buys last years best-selling novel, in hardcover, for $14.70. this is with a 30% discount from the original price,what was the original price of the novel?
Let x = original price
then
x - .30x = 14.70
x(1 - .30) = 14.70
x(.70) = 14.70
x = 14.70/.70
x = $21
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