SOLUTION: after a discount of 15% a shirt costs $51 , what was the original price of the shirt?

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Question 359602: after a discount of 15% a shirt costs $51 , what was the original price of the shirt?
Answer by ewatrrr(10682) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Note: 15 % off is the same as paying 85% of the original price

Let P be the original price

.85*P = $51

P = $60

checking our answer

.15*$60 = $9   ($60-$9 = $51)