SOLUTION: An individual buys shoes for $82.82 at a 15% off sale. What was the original price?

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Question 328461: An individual buys shoes for $82.82 at a 15% off sale. What was the original price?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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P%281-0.15%29=82.82
P=82.82%2F0.85
P=97.44
The shoes were originally $97.44.