SOLUTION: Amy paid $86.81 for a pair of running shoes during a 15% off sale. What was the regular price?

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Question 146581: Amy paid $86.81 for a pair of running shoes during a 15% off sale. What was the regular price?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Call the regular price RP. Amy got them for .85*RP = 8681.
So, RP = 8681/0.85
RP = 10213 (to the nearest penny)
RP = $102.13