SOLUTION: Joyce saved $220 on an item that was 65% off. What was the original price?

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Question 845660: Joyce saved $220 on an item that was 65% off. What was the original price?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Joyce saved $220 on an item that was 65% off. (pd 45% of original Price)
What was the original price?
.45x = $220
x = $220/.45 = $488.89
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