Question 567208
Frank buys last years best-selling novel, in hardcover, for $14.70. this is with a 30% discount from the original price,what was the original price of the novel?
Let x = original price
then
x - .30x = 14.70
x(1 - .30) = 14.70
x(.70) = 14.70
x = 14.70/.70
x = $21