Question 939780
900 would be 90% of the regular price
Find what number 900 is 90% of.


The formula a = pb works for all percent problems
a is the "part
p is the percent {as a decimal}
b is the "whole"


900 = 0.9b {substituted into percent formula}
b = 1,000 {divided each side by 0.9


The regular price was $1,000
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