Question

Ira purchased a new dishwasher for $361.35. The dishwasher was on sale for 17.5% off. What was the original price of the dishwasher, to the nearest dollar?
a.
$379
b.
$382
c.
$425
d.
$438


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

Let original price be P. After 17.5% off, sale price = 0.825P = $361.35, so P = 361.35 / 0.825 = $438.