Apair of shoes is on sale for
15% off. with this discount,
customers will save 9$ if they
buy the shoes. what was the
original price of the shoes?

 $60 .

9 is 15% of what number?

15% = 15/100 = 0.15 ;

0.15 n = 9 ;

Divide each side of the equation by "(0.15)" ;

to isolate "n" on one side of the equation; & to solve for "n" ;

0.15 n / 0.15 = 9/ 0.15 ;

n = 60 ;

9 is 15 % of 60 ;

The answer is:  $60 .

step-by-step explanation:

divide, then simplify your answer.

1. make -15.66 ÷   5.8 a fraction. then divide.

2. simplify.  

3. final answer.