Let X be the original price of the shoes.

The discounted price is X - X*75% = 0.25 * X = $51.

The original price of the shirt was X = $51 * 4 = $<<51*4=204>>204.

# Answer

204
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I bought a pair of shoes for $51. The shoes were already marked 75% off. What is the original price of the shoes?
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I bought a pair of shoes for $51. The shoes were already marked 75% off. What is the original price of the shoes?
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