SOLUTION: Amy paid $89.65 for a pair of running shoes during a 15%-off sale. What was the regular price?

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Question 395189: Amy paid $89.65 for a pair of running shoes during a 15%-off sale. What was the regular price?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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15 % discount means she pays 85 if the regular price is 100
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100/85 = x/89.65
100*89.65/85=105.47
regular price = $105.47