4MA1/1FR Jan 2020, Question 21: Reverse Percentages
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1FR (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks
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The question, in short
A hat is reduced by 15% in a sale and costs 20.40 euros; work out its normal price before the reduction.
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Solution · 3 marks
- 1A 15% reduction leaves 85%, so normal price × 0.85 = 20.40
- 2Normal price = 20.40 ÷ 0.85 = 24
Answer24
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