example: percent calculation discount word problems 2
problem: The price of a television after discount was $ 840. The discount was 20%.
question: What was the original sales price?
answer: percent calculation discount word problems 2
given:
the part (new price) = $ 840
the rate = 80% (100% – 20%)
wanted: base value (original price)
formula:
original price = part * 100 : rate
original price = 840 * 100 : 80
original price = $ 1050
answer:
The original price was $ 1050.