Question

Franklin wants to buy a clarinet for 70% off. The sale price is $96. What was the original price?

Answer 1

`=137.14$`

Explanation:

The formula of percentage is

`"Part"/"Whole" * 100 = %`

`"new price"/"original price" * 100 = %`

So

original price unknown so I'll put it equal to `x`

`96/x*100 = 70`

multiply 96*100

`9600/x=70`

multiply both sides by `x`

`9600 = 70x`

divide both sides by `70`

`x = 137.1428571`