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  • 03-06-2019
  • Mathematics
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The price of a ring was increased by 8% to £486. What was the price before the increase?

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Shin2112 Shin2112
  • 03-06-2019

Answer:

£450

Step-by-step explanation:

since it was increased by 8%, it is 108% of the original price.

find what is 1% of original price.

£486 ÷ 108 = £4.50

find original price. (100%)

£4.50 x 100 = £450

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