document.write( "Question 412462: find the original price of a popular pair of shoe if the increased price is $80 after a 25% increase? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #289713 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "Let x represent the original price
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document.write( "Question states***
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document.write( " x + .25x = $80
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document.write( "Solving for x
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document.write( "   x = $80/1.25
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document.write( "   x = $64
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document.write( "CHECKING our Answer***
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document.write( "  $64 + .25*$64 = $64 + $16 = $80 \n" );
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