SOLUTION: Amy paid 65.21 for a pair of running shoes during a 25% off sale. What was the regular price?

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Question 251434: Amy paid 65.21 for a pair of running shoes during a 25% off sale. What was the regular price?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Amy paid 65.21 for a pair of running shoes during a 25% off sale. What was the regular price?
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Let "x" be the regular price.
Equation:
x - 0.25x = 65.21
0.75x = 65.21
x = $86.95
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Cheers,
Stan H.