SOLUTION: At the Runner's Shop anniversary sale, running shoes were on sale at a 15% discount. If Hector Gonzalez paid $35.70 for a pair of running shoes, what was the original price? PLE

SOLUTION: At the Runner's Shop anniversary sale, running shoes were on sale at a 15% discount. If Hector Gonzalez paid $35.70 for a pair of running shoes, what was the original price? PLE

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Question 270502: At the Runner's Shop anniversary sale, running shoes were on sale at a 15% discount. If Hector Gonzalez paid $35.70 for a pair of running shoes, what was the original price?
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Answer by Greenfinch(383) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Original Price x 85/100 = $35.70 (85/100 is the price after the 15% discount)
Original Price = 35.70 x 100/85 = $42
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