Question

Malika bought 7 new pairs of shoes. Each pair of shoes cost the same amount and was discounted by $21.75.

Lauren paid a total of $654.50 before tax. How much was each pair of shoes before the discount?
A: $152.25
B: $93.50
C: $115.25
D: $71.75

Answer 1

Multiply the amount of the discount by pairs of shoes:

21.75 x 7 = 152.25

Add that to the total she spent:

152.25 + 654.50 = 806.75

Divide the total by pairs of shoes:

806.75/7 = $115.25

The answer is C. $115.25