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

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10 September, 20:46

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

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Jon Herman · Answer 1

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