4024/12 May/Jun 2021, Question 17: Reverse Percentages
Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 12 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 2 marks
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The question, in short
A coat is reduced by 25% in a sale and now costs $120. Work out the original price of the coat before the sale.
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Solution · 2 marks
- 1Sale price = (100 − 25)% = 75% of original
- 2Original = 120 ÷ 0.75
- 3= $160
Answer160
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