SOLUTION: Amy paid ​$81.04 for a pair of running shoes during a 30​%-off sale. What was the regular​ price?

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Question 1104666: Amy paid ​$81.04 for a pair of running shoes during a 30​%-off sale. What was the regular​ price?
Answer by greenestamps(13198) About Me  (Show Source):
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30% off means she paid 70% of the original price.

.70%28x%29+=+81.04
x+=+81.04%2F.70+=+115.77

The original price was $115.77.