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4MA1/2HR Jun 2022, Question 8: Reverse Percentages

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2HR (Higher) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

An adult cinema ticket costs £18.20 after a 12% increase; work out the ticket price before the increase.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 11 + 0.12 = 1.12
  2. 218.20 ÷ 1.12 = 16.25

Answer16.25

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