SOLUTION: Amy paid $91.04 for a pair of running shoes during a 25% off sale. What was the regular price?

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Question 392174: Amy paid $91.04 for a pair of running shoes during a 25% off sale. What was the regular price?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Let x represent the 'regular' price

Note: 25% off is the same as paying 75% (that concept often relates to a short cut 

in math problems such as these, as well as in life!)

 .75*x = $91.04  

     x = $91.04/.75

     x = $121.87 (rounded off the nearest penny)