Question

Shoes were sold for $150 per pair. This price was 85% of the original price. What is the original price?

Answer 1

To find the original price of the shoes, you can use the given information that the selling price ($150) is 85% of the original price.

Let \(P\) be the original price. According to the problem, 85% of \(P\) is equal to $150:

\[0.85P = 150\]

To find \(P\), divide both sides of the equation by 0.85:

\[P = \frac{150}{0.85}\]

\[P \approx 176.47\]

The original price of the shoes was approximately $176.47.