Question

The price of a watch was increased by 20% to £144. What was the price before the increase?

Answer 1

Answer:

172.8

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

£120

Step-by-step explanation:

120%-£144

divide by 120 to find 1%

1%-£1.20

multiply by 20 to find 20%

20%-£24

subtract £144 by £24 to find 100%(the original price before the increase)

100%-£120

THE ORIGINAL PRICE OF THE WATCH BEFORE THE 20% INCREASE IS £120