SOLUTION: Amy paid 87.24 for a pair of running shoes during a 30% sale. What was the regular price?
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Question 152118: Amy paid 87.24 for a pair of running shoes during a 30% sale. What was the regular price?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Amy paid 87.24 for a pair of running shoes during a 30% sale. What was the regular price?
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Let x = regular price of shoes
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x - .30x = 87.24
x(1 - .30) = 87.24
x(.70) = 87.24
x = 87.24/.70
x = $124.63
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