SOLUTION: amy paid $75.03 for a pair of running shoes during a 35% off sale. what was the regular price?

SOLUTION: amy paid $75.03 for a pair of running shoes during a 35% off sale. what was the regular price?

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Question 147330: amy paid $75.03 for a pair of running shoes during a 35% off sale. what was the regular price?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let P = original price of shoes
then
P - .35P = 75.03
P(1 - .35) = 75.03
P(.65) = 75.03
P = 75.03/.65
P = $115.43
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