SOLUTION: Amy paid $102 for a pair of New Balance 1122 running shoes during a 15%-sale. What is the regular price?

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Question 498695: Amy paid $102 for a pair of New Balance 1122 running shoes during a 15%-sale. What is the regular price?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = regular price
+102+=+x+-+.15x+
+102+=+.85x+
+x+=+102%2F.85+
+x+=+120+
The regular price is $120