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A pair of sneakers is on sale for 15% off, which is 18. What is the original price of the sneakers?

Solution

A p ai r o f s n e ak ers i s o n s a l e f or 15% o ff, w hi c h i s 18. Wha t i s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce o f t h e s n e ak ers ?

Solution

Amount before reduction : 21.17647 \dots

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

18 = x - 0.15 x

18 = x - 0.15 x : x = \frac{360}{17}

\frac{360}{17} = 21.17647 \dots

Amount before reduction : 21.17647 \dots

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