SOLUTION: A pair of shoes was $56.24. it s 20% off, what was the original cost of the shoes?

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Question 322873: A pair of shoes was $56.24. it s 20% off, what was the original cost of the shoes?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = original price

If it is 20% off, then it is 80% ON!

.8x=56.24

Divide both sides by .8:
x=56.24/.8
x=$70.30

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus