SOLUTION: Amy paid $84.58 for a pair of shoes during a 25% off sale. What was the original price?

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Question 457322: Amy paid $84.58 for a pair of shoes during a 25% off sale. What was the original price?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let p = original price
given:
+p+-+.25p+=+8458+ (in cents)
+.75p+=+8458+
+p+=+11277+
The original price was $112.77