0580/42 May/Jun 2025, Question 11: Reverse Percentages
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 42 (Extended) · Calculator · 2 marks
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The question, in short
A shirt's price is cut by 15% in a sale, giving a sale price of $23.63. Find the shirt's original price.
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Solution · 2 marks
- 1Sale price = 85% of the original
- 2X × 0.85 = 23.63
- 3X = 23.63 ÷ 0.85 = $27.80
Answer27.80
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