Answer:
It was about $222.86
Step-by-step explanation:
1.) First cross multiply [tex]\frac{78}{x}[/tex] x [tex]\frac{35}{100}[/tex] (new price over original price) x (percent over 100)
2.) 78 x 100 is 7800 and 35 x (x) is just 35x
3.) 35x=7800; So divide by 35 on both sides
4.) You get X= 222.857143 so about $222.86 was the original price
