0580/41 May/Jun 2025, Question 9: Reverse Percentages
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 41 (Extended) · Calculator · 2 marks
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The question, in short
A sewing machine is reduced by $38 in a sale, which is an 8% reduction of its original price. Work out the original price.
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Solution · 2 marks
- 18% of the original price = $38
- 21% = 38 ÷ 8 = 4.75
- 3100% = 4.75 × 100 = $475
Answer475
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