A sofa set was offered for 25% discount. Linda Smith bought the sofa set for $1050.00 after the discount. What was the original price for the sofa set?

Answer

$1,400

Explanation

The original price = 100%

After the discount the selling price = (100-25) = 75% of the original price.

75% ⇒ $1050.00

100% ⇒?

From here you cross multiply

Original price = (100% * $1050.00) / 75%

= 105,000/75

= $1,400