SOLUTION: Find the original price of a pair of shoes if the sale price is $78.00 after a 25% discount.

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Question 107360This question is from textbook beginning algebra
: Find the original price of a pair of shoes if the sale price is $78.00 after a 25% discount. This question is from textbook beginning algebra

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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If you're getting a 25% discount, your paying 75% of the original price.
So, 75% of the original price is 78 dollars (discount price)
Let p = the original price
.75p+=+78
p+=+104dollars answer