x – .15x = 72.25
.85x = 72.25
x = 72.25 / .85
x = $85.00
By ivegotaquestion on Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
x = $85.00References :
By Joel L on Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
You paid 85% or .85 of the original price P
P = $72.25 / .85 = $85.00References :
By como on Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
85%<——–>$75.25 100%<—–>(100/85) x $75.25 = $88.53 Original price = $88.53References :
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3 Responses to “How much is the original price for a pair of shoes i paid 72.25 after a 15% discount?”
By ivegotaquestion on Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
x – .15x = 72.25
.85x = 72.25
x = 72.25 / .85
x = $85.00
References :
By Joel L on Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
You paid 85% or .85 of the original price P
P = $72.25 / .85 = $85.00
References :
By como on Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
85%<——–>$75.25
100%<—–>(100/85) x $75.25 = $88.53
Original price = $88.53
References :