sales at ll boutique decreased 10% this month compared to last month. if sales were $112,581, what were the sales last month?

To find out last month's sales before the 10% decrease, we can set up an equation.

Let the sales from last month be $ x $.

Since sales decreased by 10%, this means the sales this month are 90% of last month's sales:

\[
0.90 \times x = 112,581
\]

Now, solve for $ x $:

\[
x = \frac{112,581}{0.90}
\]

Let me calculate that for you:

\[
x = 125,090
\]

So, last month's sales were **$125,090**.

Would you like a detailed breakdown or have any further questions?

Here are five related questions you might find interesting:
1. If sales decrease by 15% next month, what will they be?
2. What percentage decrease would result in sales of $100,000?
3. If sales increase by 5% next month, what will they be?
4. How much was the dollar amount of this month's decrease in sales?
5. If last month's sales were $130,000, what would this month's sales be after a 10% decrease?

**Tip:** When calculating percentage changes, multiply by $ 1 + \text{rate} $ for increases and $ 1 - \text{rate} $ for decreases.

Sales at LL Boutique decreased 10% this month compared to last month. If sales were $112,581, what were the sales last month?

Discover how to find last month's sales when this month's sales at LL Boutique decreased by 10% to $112,581. This step-by-step solution uses percentage decrease concepts and simple algebra to find the previous sales. Ideal for students in Grades 6-8.

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