lilpump52
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  • 25-03-2019
  • Mathematics
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find the original price of a pair of shoes that was discounted 20% and now sell for $54

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laurellee27
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  • 25-03-2019

$67.50

Original price = x

The original price of a pair of shoes was discounted 20%.

20% = 20/100 = 0.2

1 - 0.2 = 0.8

x * 0.8

Now they sell for $54.

x * 0.8 = 54

Solve to find x.

54 / 0.8 = x

x = 67.5

Convert that to currency.

$67.50

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