Question

A pair of sneakers in on sale as shown the sale price is $51. This is 75% of the original price. what was the original price of the shoes

pls help explanation required

Answer 1

Explanation:

$51 is 75% of 100%

75% = 3/4

51 / 3 = 17

17 = 1/4

51 + 17 = 68

$68 is the original price of the shoes

Answer 2

$68

Explanation:

Let x = original price.

The sale price is 75% of the original price, so the sale price is 75% of x.

75% as a decimal is 75/100 = 0.75

75% of is the same as 0.75x

We are told the sale price is $51, so 0.75x must equal $51.

0.75x = 51

Divide both sides by 0.75 to find the value of x.

x = 51/0.75

x = 68

Answer: $68