Question

Pamela bought an electric drill at 85% of the regular price. She paid $32.89 for the drill. What was the regular price?

Answer 1

The regular price of the electric drill was `$38.69`.

Explanation:

Let the regular price of electric drill be `$x`. Then,

`x*85/100=32.89 :. x = (32.89*100)/85 =3289/85 ~~ 38.69(2dp)`

The regular price of the electric drill was `$38.69`. [Ans]