lamp is on sale for 8325 after a markdown of 55 What was the

lamp is on sale for $83.25, after a markdown of 55%. What was the original selling price of the lamp?

Solution

if x is the orginal price

55% off on x =83.25

(100-55%)x/ =83.25

x=83.25

45%of x =83.25

45*x/100=83.25

   x=83.25*100/45

x=185

185 $ is the original selling price of the lamp