Question

Janelle bought a pair of sneakers for $75.65. There was a 15% discount. What was the orignial price of the sneakers?

Answer 1

original amount =  new amount/(percentage decrease or percentage increase)


100 - 15 = 85/100 = 75.65 / 0.85 = $89

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Answer 2

$89

89-15%($13.35)= $75.65