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24 February, 08:19

The price of a computer was decreased by 30% to £147. What was the price before the decrease?

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  1. 24 February, 08:46
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    A decrease by 30%, means that the price is now 70% of the original price (100% - 30% = 70%)

    To find the original price divide the new price by the percent of the original price it is now.

    147 / 0.70 = 210

    The original price was £210
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