SOLUTION: amy paid $68.21 for a pair of running shoes during a 15% off sale, what was the reg price?
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Question 290493: amy paid $68.21 for a pair of running shoes during a 15% off sale, what was the reg price?
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amy paid $68.21 for a pair of running shoes during a 15% off sale, what was the reg price?
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Let r = regular price
then
r - .15r = 68.21
r(1 - .15) = 68.21
r(.85) = 68.21
r = 68.21/.85
r = $80.25
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