Question

What is the original price of a basball bat that has now been discounted to $189

Answer 1

We have, 75% × x = 189

or,  

75/100 × x = 189

Multiplying both sides by 100 and dividing both sides by 75,

we have x = 189 ×  100/75

x = 252

Proof: 25% of 252 = 63.

252 - 63 = 189