OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e §9.1 Use a Problem Solving Strategy · Exercise 14 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Use a Problem Solving Strategy · Exercise 14

Use the problem-solving strategy for word problems to solve. Answer in complete sentences.

Kim bought a pair of shoes on sale for $\$ \text{40}.\text{50}. $T h es a l e p r i ce w a s$ \text{45}\%$ of the original price. What was the original price of the shoes?

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OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e · §9.1 Use a Problem Solving Strategy · Exercise 14

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