Question 66384
A pair of jeans is on sale for 15% off the original price. The sale price of the jeans is $29.74. What was the original price

Let x=the original price

15% of the original price is .15x

15% off the original price is x-.15x so our equation to solve is:

x-.15x=$29.74
.85x=$29.74
x=$34.99

ck

$34.99-.15($34.99)=$29.74

$34.99-5.25=$29.74
$29.74=$29.74


Hope this helps----ptaylor