Question

I buy a new dishwasher for $240. if the dishwasher was on sale for 20% off, what was the original price of the dishwasher?

Answer 1

Step 1 - Information

the cost of the dishwasher with a discount of 20%

Step 2- Identify the percentage

240 is 80% of the original price

100%-20%=80%

Step 3 Find the original price

if 240 is 80 % , x is the 100%

$x=\frac{100\cdot240}{80}=300$

the original price of the dishwasher was $300