document.write( "Question 1033307: An item had a decrease of 25% to restore its original price. What percent of the discounted price should be added? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #647899 by fractalier(6550)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! For problems like this, use $100. \n" ); document.write( "If it has a decrease of 25%, its new price is $75. \n" ); document.write( "Then ask, \"By what percent do I need to increase $75 to make $100?\" \n" ); document.write( "You can see that $25 needs to be added, but that is 1/3 of $75, or 33 1/3%. \n" ); document.write( " |