SOLUTION: A particular style of shoe costs the dealer $81 per pair. At what price should the dealer mark them so he can sell them at a 10% discount off the selling price and still make a 25%

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Question 1151749: A particular style of shoe costs the dealer $81 per pair. At what price should the dealer mark them so he can sell them at a 10% discount off the selling price and still make a 25% profit?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +p+ = the selling price he marks them at
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+p+-+.1p+=+81+%2B+.25%2A81+
+.9p+=+1.25%2A81+
+.9p+=+101.25+
+p+=+112.5+
The price he should mark them at is $112.50