Last week, a sporting goods store had a big sale. During the sale, shoppers bought 1/15 of the store's basketballs.

Question

Last week, a sporting goods store had a big sale. During the sale, shoppers bought 1/15 of the store's basketballs. 
After the sale, there were 308 basketballs left. How many basketballs 
were there originally? Can someone please show me how to solve this step by step?

Ms. Sue · Accepted Answer

(14/15)x = 308 x = 308 / (14/15) x = 308 * (15/14) x = 4620/14 = 330

Quinten · Answer

oh okay, I see how you got the answer now. Thanks Mrs. Sue :)

Ms. Sue · Answer

You're welcome, Quinten.

how much will the suitcase cost if it is 1/3 off the regular price of 112.35 · Answer

74.90

sir.hops · Answer

I have the same question but this way
Last week, a sporting goods store had a big sale. During the sale, shoppers bought one-thirteenth
of the store's basketballs. After the sale, there were 264 basketballs left. How many basketballs were there originally?