Problema Solution

CARL BROUGHT A NEW WINTER COAT AT 35%OFF AND PAID $156. WHAT WAS THE ORGINAL PRICE OF THE COAT

Answer provided by our tutors

35%off  is th esame as paying 65%

  .65*x = $156

      x = $156/.65

      x = $240

CHECKING our Answer***

  .35*$240 = $84

$240 - $84 = $156