Question

After a discount of 15%, the of a shirt is $51. what was the original price of the shirt?

Answer 1

Answer:

$58.65

Step-by-step explanation:

change 15% to a decimal than multiply .15 by 51 then add 51.

Answer 2

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Answer :

$60

Step-by-step explanation:

   p − p×(15/100) = 51

⇔ p(1 - 15/100) = 51

⇔ p×[(100-15)/100] = 51

⇔ p×(85/100) = 51

⇔ 85×p = 100×51

⇔ p = 51×(100÷85) = 5 100÷85 = 60.

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