SOLUTION: Amy paid $52.25 for a pair of running shoes during a 20%-off sale. What was the regular price?

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Question 310400: Amy paid $52.25 for a pair of running shoes during a 20%-off sale. What was the regular price?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Amy paid $52.25 for a pair of running shoes during a 20%-off sale.
What was the regular price?
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Let the regular price be "x":
Equation:
x - 0.20x = 52.25
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0.8x = 52.25
x = $65.31
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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