SOLUTION: find the original price of a popular pair of shoe if the increased price is $80 after a 25% increase?

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Question 412462: find the original price of a popular pair of shoe if the increased price is $80 after a 25% increase?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Let x represent the original price

Question states***

 x + .25x = $80

Solving for x

   x = $80/1.25

   x = $64

CHECKING our Answer***

  $64 + .25*$64 = $64 + $16 = $80