SOLUTION: Identify what your variable represents. Write an equation and solve. My dog, Cookie, had surgery and wanted a heated dog bed to keep from being chilled in the unseasonably cold

Question 448523: Identify what your variable represents. Write an equation and solve.
My dog, Cookie, had surgery and wanted a heated dog bed to keep from being chilled in the unseasonably cold spring weather. I've seen them on sale marked 15% off. This brings the cost down to $74.99. What was the price before they were put on sale?
Variable represents:______________
Equation:______________________
Solution:____________________________
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
100%-15%=85%
85%x=74.99
x=74.99/.85=$88.22
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