SOLUTION: A sign says that the price marked on all music equipment is 30% off the original price. You buy a drum set for the sale price of $315. What is the original price?

Question 648915: A sign says that the price marked on all music equipment is 30% off the original price. You buy a drum set for the sale price of $315. What is the original price?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

A sign says that the price marked on all music equipment is 30% off the original price.

Question states***sale price of $315

 P- .30P = $315

P(1-.30) = $315

   P = $315/.70 = $450 

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