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I bought a pair of shoes for $51. The shoes were already marked 75% off. What is the original price of the shoes.
8 years ago

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Gina
$204.
8 years ago
Ms. Sue
Right.
8 years ago
Alina
So here's how you do it!
$51 is 25% because 100%-75% is 25% :)
So...

51-25
x-100

Cross multiply and solve for x!
8 years ago

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