Question

After a 16% increase the price of a pair of running shoes was $40.60. What was the old price of the shoes

Answer 1

34.10

Explanation:

Note:

16% = .16

Important:

What was the old price of the shoes

Solution:

40.60 x .16 = 6.946 [Round:6.50]

40.60-6.50= 34.10

Hence, the old price of the shoes is $34.10