Question

After receiving a discount of 14.5% on its bulk order of toner cartridges, John's
Office Supply pays $6,498.00. What was the price of the order before the discount?

Answer 1

Answer: The order price before the discount was $ 7 600.

Step by step explanation:

Let X be the order price before discount.

Upon receiving a 14.5% discount, the price remains at $ 6 498.00. Then, the following equation results:

X - 0.145X = 6 498

0.855X = 6 498

          X = 6 498 / 0.855

          X = 7 600