SOLUTION: Amy paid $69.04 for a pair of running shoes during a 20% off sale. What was the regular price The regular price was $_______

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Question 313750: Amy paid $69.04 for a pair of running shoes during a 20% off sale.
What was the regular price
The regular price was $_______
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = regular price

Sale price of 20% OFF actually means they charge 80% of the original price.

.80x=69.04

Divide both sides by .8
%28.8x%29%2F.8=69.04%2F.8
x=$86.30

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