Question

A pair of sneakers is on sale for $51.00. This is 75% of the original price. What was the original price of the shoes?

Answer 1

if 75% of x is 51
then that means 1.75*51= $89.25
or u can do
.51*75=38.25
and add it to 51
38.35+51=89.25

Answer 2

$68.00... you have to set it up like this:
51/x = 75/100
money percent