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4MA1/2HR Jun 2024, 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

A fridge costs 6225 rupees after a 17% sale reduction; work out its normal price before the discount.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 11 − 0.17 = 0.83
  2. 26225 ÷ 0.83 = 7500

Answer7500

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