document.write( "Question 977934: Jerry receives a 15% employee discount at the store where he works. If he pays $49.30 for an item, what was the original price of the item? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #599444 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 100% - 15% = 85% \n" ); document.write( "85% = $49.30 \n" ); document.write( "1% = 49.30/85 \n" ); document.write( "100% = 49.30/85 x 100 \n" ); document.write( "= $58 \n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps:-) \n" ); document.write( " |