Asked by Katie
Amy bought a pair of running shoes she paid $66.09 during a 20% off sale, what is the regular price of the shoes?
Would I take 66.09 divide by 20%?
Would I take 66.09 divide by 20%?
Answers
Answered by
Ms. Sue
No. If you did this: 66.09/0.2 = 330.45.
Certainly the original price was not over $300.00
Please try again.
Certainly the original price was not over $300.00
Please try again.
Answered by
Katie
would it be 79.30 66.09+20%
Answered by
Ms. Sue
No. That isn't the answer, but at least it's close.
100% - 20% = 80%
Let x = the original price.
0.8x = 66.09
x = 66.09/0.8
x =
100% - 20% = 80%
Let x = the original price.
0.8x = 66.09
x = 66.09/0.8
x =
Answered by
Katie
ok I get it the regular price is 82.61
ThankYou
ThankYou
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Right.
And you're welcome.
And you're welcome.
Answered by
Katie
you're awsome
There are no AI answers yet. The ability to request AI answers is coming soon!
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.