Question

Suppose you pay $88 for a pair of shoes that has been discounted 20%. What is the original price of the shoes before the discount?
Step 1. identify the unknown variable

Step 2 set up a proportion that represents the problem

Step 3 solve the proportion showing all work!

Step 4 clearly state your answer in a complete sentence.

Answer 1

88/80=1.1

1.1X100=110

the answer is 110 $ was the regular price

Answer 2

110$ IS THE REGULAR PRICE :D