Question

Gavin purchased a new pair of sneakers that were on sale for $87.17 before sales tax. If the sale given was a 18% discount, what was the original selling price of the sneakers?

Answer 1

Answer:

$106.30

Step-by-step explanation:

Let be the sale price ≈ 100

18%  of 100 = 82

∴ 82 ≈ 87.17

∴ 1 ≈  $\frac{87.17}{82}$

∴ 100 ≈ $\frac{87.17}{82}$×100 ≈ 106.30

Answer 2

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

$106.30

Step-by-step explanation:

Let be the sale price ≈ 100

18%  of 100 = 82

∴ 82 ≈ 87.17

∴ 1 ≈  

\frac{87.17}{82}

∴ 100 ≈

\frac{87.17}{82}

×100 ≈ 106.30