Sian bought TV in January sales which had been reduced by 20 per cent. If she paid £290 for it, what was the original price?

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Hana Harrell

8 July, 04:39

Sian bought TV in January sales which had been reduced by 20 per cent. If she paid £290 for it, what was the original price?

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Carl Newman · Answer 1

X=original price.

20%=20/100=0.2

We can suggest the next equation to solve this problem:

x-0.2x=290

We solve this equation:

x-0.2x=290

0.8x=290

x=290/0.8

x=362.5

Answer: the original price was £ 362.5.

Spears · Answer 2

Siam bought tv in January sales which had been reduced by 20 per cent. If she paid 290 for it what was the original price? $362.50