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4024/12 Oct/Nov 2024, Question 6: Percentage Increases and Decreases

Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 12 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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Find the sale price of a $800 laptop after a 15% reduction.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Sale price = 85% of 800
  2. 2= 0.85 × 800 = $680

Answer680

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