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A shoe store is selling a pair of shoes for $60 that has been discounted by

25%. What was the original selling price?

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Answer:

$80

Explanation:

25% is 1/4 of a whole with 75% of the cost left over, so $60 is 1/3 of the price. divide 60 by 3=$20, $20 discounted, original price $80

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