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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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  1. 10 September, 21:22
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    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
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