SOLUTION: I need help with this problem. Amy paid $71.27 for a pair of running shoes during a 35%-off sale. What was the regular price?

SOLUTION: I need help with this problem. Amy paid $71.27 for a pair of running shoes during a 35%-off sale. What was the regular price?

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Question 450601: I need help with this problem. Amy paid $71.27 for a pair of running shoes during a 35%-off sale. What was the regular price?
Answer by rwm(914) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
35% off means she paid 65%
100% is the original price.
100-35=65
.65x=71.27
solve for x

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