4MA1/2HR Jun 2025, Question 9: Reverse Percentages
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2HR (Higher) · Calculator · 3 marks
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The question, in short
A dishwasher costs 612 Swiss francs in a sale where prices are cut by 15%. Work out its normal price.
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Solution · 3 marks
- 1Sale price is 100% − 15% = 85% of the normal price
- 285% = 612
- 31% = 612 ÷ 85 = 7.2
- 4100% = 7.2 × 100 = 720
Answer720
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