SOLUTION: I am trying to help a kid figure out how to answer a question that says the total bill was $300 after having 25% off.

SOLUTION: I am trying to help a kid figure out how to answer a question that says the total bill was $300 after having 25% off.

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Question 216929: I am trying to help a kid figure out how to answer a question that says the total bill was $300 after having 25% off.
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let P = the price before the 25% discount. Change the percentage to its decimal equivalent (25% = 0.25):

Divide both sides by 0.75

The price before the 25% discount was $400.00
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