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Amy paid ​$68.68 for a pair of running shoes during a 35 ​%-off sale. What was the regular​ price?

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Answer:

original price = 105.66

Explanation:

35% off means she pays 100-35 = 65%

original price * 65% = 68.68

Change to decimal form

original price *.65 = 68.68

Divide each side by .65

original price *.65/.65 = 68.68/ .65

original price = 105.66

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