SOLUTION: Amy paid $74.87 for something it was on sale at 15% off. What is the regular price of the item?

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Question 303915: Amy paid $74.87 for something it was on sale at 15% off. What is the regular price of the item?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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if its 15% off of the total which is 100% then 100%-15%=85%
so 85% of the reg price is $74.87
.85x=74.87
x=88.08