Question

Problem is attached in the picture.

Answer 1

x-.15x=74.15
solve for x :)

Answer 2

So the paid 74.15 for a pair of shoes at a .15 off sale

Answer 3

that means that .85 OF the original price IS 74.15

Answer 4

Im confused lol

Answer 5

confusing I know.

Answer 6

.85x = 74.15

Answer 7

so i divde by .85?

Answer 8

yea

Answer 9

That's right simplephysics right?

Answer 10

original price = x

.15x is 15% of the original price
so we get
x-.15x = 74.15
.85x = 74.15

yes, divide by .85 to solve

Answer 11

correct

Answer 12

I got awhole lot of numbers. 87.235294117

Answer 13

Think about it while you sleep tonight. lol

Answer 14

well the original price has to be in dollars and cents, so what might the answer be?

Answer 15

87.24 I guess

Answer 16

I was going to say $87.23.. idk

Answer 17

round up the .005

Answer 18

I would go with $87.24 ... retail always rounds up :D

Answer 19

okay.