Question

Terry sees this offer Refurbished phone 35% off now only £78 How much was the phone before they discounted the price

Answer 1

Answer:

35% off means that now it costs 100%-35%=65% of the original price

£78 ---- 65%

x------100%

x=78*100/65=120£

or  

part/whole=0.65

78/whole=0.65

whole =78/0.65 =120 £

Answer 2

Answer:

£120

Step-by-step explanation:

I worked it out in my head