SOLUTION: Amy paid $69.99 for a pair of running shoes during a 15% off sale. What was the regular price?

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Question 438460: Amy paid $69.99 for a pair of running shoes during a 15% off sale. What was the regular price?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let p = theregular price
given:
+p+-+.15p+=+69.99+
+p%2A%281+-+.15%29+=+69.99+
+p+=+69.99%2F.85+
+p+=+82.34+
The regular price was $82.34