SOLUTION: Amy paid $82.69 for shoes during a 30% off sale, What was the original price, round to the nearest cent. Thank you Laurie

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Question 234634: Amy paid $82.69 for shoes during a 30% off sale, What was the original price, round to the nearest cent.
Thank you Laurie

Answer by rfer(12654) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
82.69/.7=$118.13
Remember that the 30% is the amount of discount, not the new sale price.