SOLUTION: Amy paid $69.04 for a pair of running shoes during a 20% off sale. What was the regular price The regular price was $______

SOLUTION: Amy paid $69.04 for a pair of running shoes during a 20% off sale. What was the regular price The regular price was $_______

Question 313750: Amy paid $69.04 for a pair of running shoes during a 20% off sale.
What was the regular price
The regular price was $_______
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = regular price

Sale price of 20% OFF actually means they charge 80% of the original price.

.80x=69.04

Divide both sides by .8

x=$86.30

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired

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