Answer:
$180
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the cost of the telescope with the 30% discount is $126 then $126 is 70% of the original price. Remember 100-30=70. To find the original price set up a proportion with these values:
[tex]\frac{126}{x}=\frac{70}{100}[/tex]
Solve for the original price by cross multiplying numerator with denominator.
x(70) = 126(100)
70x = 12600
x= $180
