Answer:
220
Step-by-step explanation:
GIven:
Joyce paid $143.00 for an item at the store that was 35 percent off the original price.
To Find:
What was the original price?
Solution:
Since that was 35 percent off the original price
Thus, 100 - 35 = 65
Equation:
143 = 0.65x
DIvide both sides by 0.65
143/0.65 = 0.65x/0.65
x = 220
Check Answer:
220 x 65% = 143
~Lenvy~
