SOLUTION: A store makes a profit of $24 on a pair of shoes after a markup of 30%. What is the selling price of the shoes? Show two methods for determining your answer

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Question 841638: A store makes a profit of $24 on a pair of shoes after a markup of 30%. What is the selling price of the shoes? Show two methods for determining your answer
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.30x=24+x
x=80
The shoes were sold for $80