Answer to Question #21582 in Algebra for Dominique

Question

After and increase of 12% a leather jacket costs $207.20 what was the original price of the jacket?

Answer 1

if X - the original price of the jacket
then, after increase of 12% :
X - 0.12X = 207.20
0.88X = 207.20
X = 207.20/0.88
X =& 235.45 $
Answer:& the original price of the jacket was 235.45 $