SOLUTION: Amy paid $72.05 for a pair of running shoes during a 40% - off sale. What was the regular price?

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Question 257198: Amy paid $72.05 for a pair of running shoes during a 40% - off sale. What was the regular price?
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Amy paid $72.05 for a pair of running shoes during a 40% - off sale. What was the regular price?
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Let x = regular price
then
x - .40x = 72.05
x(1-.40) = 72.05
x(.60) = 72.05
x = 72.05/.60
x = $120.08