Question 216929
Let P = the price before the 25% discount. Change the percentage to its decimal equivalent (25% = 0.25):
{{{P-0.25P = 300}}}
{{{P(1-0.25) = 300}}}
{{{P(0.75) = 300}}} Divide both sides by 0.75
{{{P = 300/0.75}}}
{{{P = 400}}}
The price before the 25% discount was $400.00