How much is the original price for a pair of shoes i paid 72.25 after a 15% discount?

October 28th, 2009 | by admin |


x – .15x = 72.25

.85x = 72.25

x = 72.25 / .85

x = $85.00

  1. 3 Responses to “How much is the original price for a pair of shoes i paid 72.25 after a 15% discount?”

  2. By ivegotaquestion on Oct 29, 2009 | Reply

    x – .15x = 72.25

    .85x = 72.25

    x = 72.25 / .85

    x = $85.00
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  3. By Joel L on Oct 29, 2009 | Reply

    You paid 85% or .85 of the original price P

    P = $72.25 / .85 = $85.00
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  4. By como on Oct 29, 2009 | Reply

    85%<——–>$75.25
    100%<—–>(100/85) x $75.25 = $88.53
    Original price = $88.53
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