Question

A sofa was sold at a price of $270 with a 25% profit. What is the cost of the sofa?

Answer 1

Answer:

The cost of the sofa is $216

Step-by-step explanation:

The sofa was sold at cost plus 25% profit

let the cost of the sofa be                               = x

therefore                                     x + 25% of x = 270

                                                    x + .25x        =  270

                                                    1.25x            =   270

                                                    1.25x/1.25    =   270/1.25

                                                     x                  =   $216