SOLUTION: I am trying to translate this into a formula, but i am having trouble. Makayla paid 33.15 for an Ipad case during a 15%-off sale. What was the regular price? this is what i hav

SOLUTION: I am trying to translate this into a formula, but i am having trouble. Makayla paid 33.15 for an Ipad case during a 15%-off sale. What was the regular price? this is what i hav

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Question 905449: I am trying to translate this into a formula, but i am having trouble.
Makayla paid 33.15 for an Ipad case during a 15%-off sale. What was the regular price?
this is what i have so far.
15%=.15
33.15+15%=38.12
but 15% -38.12= 32.40
I am confused as to what to do?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
15% off paid 85%
P the original Price
.85P = $33.15
P = $33.15/.85 = $39, original price
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