Question

Maxine bought a pair of sneakers at 25% off the regular price. If the sales price was $45,

what was the regular price for the sneakers?

Answer 1

Answer: $60

Explanation:

45=x-0.25x

45=0.75x

x=$60

Answer 2

$60

Explanation:

Given:

• Sale discount = 25% off the regular price.
• Sale price of sneakers = $45

The regular price of the sneakers was 100%.

If the sales discount was 25%, the sale price of the sneakers was 75% of the regular price, as 100% - 25% = 75%.

Let x be the regular price of the sneakers.

Therefore, setting up the ratio of percentage to price:

`\implies \sf 75\% : \$45 = 100\% : \$x`

`\implies \sf 0.75 : 45 = 1 : x`

`\implies \sf (0.75)/(45)=(1)/(x)`

`\implies \sf 0.75x=45`

`\implies \sf x=(45)/(0.75)`

`\implies \sf x=60`

Therefore, the regular price of the sneakers was $60.