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Populaire Word Problems >

Josh buys a pair of shoes for 75.50 after being discounted 20%. What was the original price of the shoes?

Solution

J os h b u ys a p ai r o f s h oes f or 75.50 a f t er b e in g d i sco u n t e d 20%. Wha t w a s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce o f t h e s h oes ?

Solution

Amount before discount : 94.375

étapes des solutions

Translate the problem into an equation:

75.5 = x - 0.2 x

75.5 = x - 0.2 x : x = \frac{755}{8}

\frac{755}{8} = 94.375

Amount before discount : 94.375

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