Question

Ulian pays $120 for soccer shoes that are on sale for 20% off from a specialty store. At a discount store, the same shoes cost $42 less than they cost at the specialty store. They are on sale for 61% off. Complete the proportions below. Highlight in yellow the sale price of the shoes at the discount store. Highlight in orange the original price of the shoes at the discount store.

Answer 1

Sales price = $78

Original price = $61

Explanation:

Ulian bought the shows for $120 at a specialty store. This discount store had it at $42 less. The price at the discount store is therefore:

= 120 - 42

= $78

The shoes at the discount store are 61% off and the discounted price is $78. Assume the original price is x. The original price will be:

x - (x * 61%) = 78

x - 0.61x = 78

0.39x = 78

x = 78/0.39

x = $200