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4 June, 08:35

In a shop, the original price of a coat is £50.22

There is a sale on that reduces the price of the coat by 20%

work out the price of the coat in the sale.

B. The price of a shirt in the sale is £25.68

The original price was reduced by 3/5 to arrive at the sale price

Work out the original price of the coat

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  1. 4 June, 08:51
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    A. 40.18

    B. 42.80

    Step-by-step explanation:

    A. To find the discount price of an item multiply the price by the percentage you pay. Its discounted 20% meaning you pay 80%. Then the price of the coat is 0.8 (50.22) = 40.18.

    B. The sale price of a shirt is 25.68. The original price as reduced by 3/5. The original price is equal to 25.68 = 3/5x. Solve for x by multiplying by the reciprocal. 25.68 (5/3) = x. 42.8 = x.
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