Question

Marissa bought a microwave that was 40% off of the original price. If the 7% tax she paid was $14.70 what was the original price?

Answer 1

The original price of microwave was `$350`

Explanation:

Let Marissa bought microwave in `$x` as discounted price.

The tax is `x*7/100= $14.70 :. x= (100*14.70)/7=$210`

Say the original price is `$y:. y *(100-40)/100=210` or

`y=(210*100)/60= $350`

The original price of microwave was `$350` [Ans]