Question 215107
Let


x = original price



Since 15% of 'x' is {{{0.15x}}} (0.15 is the decimal equivalent of 15%), this means that to find the discount price, just subtract {{{0.15x}}} from 'x' to get {{{x-0.15x}}}. Now set this equal to the discount price 74.16 to get {{{x-0.15x=74.16}}}



{{{x-0.15x=74.16}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{0.85x=74.16}}} Combine like terms.



{{{x=74.16/0.85}}} Divide both sides by 0.85 to isolate 'x'.



{{{x=87.247}}} Divide



{{{x=87.25}}} Round to the nearest cent.



So the regular price is $87.25