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  • 11-04-2021
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The price of a watch was increased by 20% to £162.
What was the price before the increase?

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  • 11-04-2021

Answer: = £135

Step-by-step explanation:

Original price = 100%

Percentage increase = 20%

New price = 100% + 20% = 120%

If 120% = £162

What about 100% = ?

= (100 x 162) ÷ 120

= 16200 ÷ 120

= £135.

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