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A bicycle is on sale for $139.93. This is 30% off the regular price. What is the regular price of the bicycle?

r - (.30r) = 139.93

• regular price minus the sale = the sale price

.70r = 139.93

• 70% of the regular price = the sale price

r = 199.90

A sleeping bag is on sale for $29.97. This is 25% off the original price. What is the regular price of the sleeping bag?

A magazine has 5,580,000 subscribers this year. This number is down 7% from last year. How many subscribers were there last year?

A “light” popcorn has 120 Calories per serving. This is 25% fewer Calories than a serving of the regular popcorn. How many Calories does each serving of the regular popcorn have?

A boat is on sale for 15% off. Its sale price is $1,700. What is the regular price of the boat?