Question

What is the original price if after an increase of 25% the price was $225.00?

Answer 1

Answer:

$180.00

Step-by-step explanation:

x (1 + 0.25) = 225.00

x = 225.00 / 1.25 = 180

Answer 2

Answer:

$900

Step-by-step explanation:

You have to divide the percentage in order for it to go up.