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2 February, 10:19

What was the original price of a coat if I got 30% off and the discount was $15.

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  1. 2 February, 10:41
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    Set up an equation and solve for x, where x = the total cost of the coat.

    15/x = 30/100

    Cross multiply:

    15 times 100 = 30 times x

    1500 = 30x

    Divide both sides by 30.

    x = 50

    $50
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