Question

Please help!!!! And if you can explain it.

The price of a pair of shoes is reduced by 15%. Then its price is raised by 25%. The new price is $10 higher than the original price. What was the original price​

Answer 1

Hi!

Now I can answer.

I used systems of equations That is how I solved it. Always remember to check your answer by plugging it back into the word problem. If you aren't comfortable with systems of equations then find some help in this area.

(.85x)1.25=y new line

x + 10=y new line

x=y-10 new line

(.85(y-10))1.25=y new line

(.85y-8.5)1.25=y new line

1.0625y-10.625=y new line

.0625y=10.625 new line

y=170 new line

x=160

Hope this helps!!

~~PicklePoppers~~