SOLUTION: amy paid 76.31 for a pair of running shoes during a 40% off sale. What was the regular price?

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Question 433467: amy paid 76.31 for a pair of running shoes during a 40% off sale. What was the regular price?
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amy paid 76.31 for a pair of running shoes during a 40% off sale. What was the regular price?
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let x=regular price
discount=40%
x-.4x=76.31
.6x=76.31
x=76.31/.6=$127.18
ans:
The regular price was $127.18