Question

the shoes department is offering a sale of 15% off all shoes. if mrs. jefferey saved $12.30, how much were the shoes full price?

Answer 1

the shoes department is offering a sale of 15% off all shoes. if mrs. jefferey saved $12.30, how much were the shoes full price?
82

Answer 2

Answer: $82

Step-by-step explanation:

F - .15F = 12.30

F = 12.3/.85 =$14.47 for full shoe price rounded down a fraction of a cent

Full Price minus 15% discount = $12.30

F - 0.15F = 12.30

F(1-0.15) = 12.30

0.85F = 12.30

Overall answer --->F = 12.30/.85 = 14.47058824