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· In a sale, a shop reduces all its prices by 15%. Calculate :
(i) the cost of an article which was originally priced at $40.
(ii) the original price of an article which was sold for 520.40.
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Answer 1

Question (i):

Reduce = 15% of Rs 40 = 0.15 x 40 = Rs 6

Price after reduced = Rs 40 - Rs 6 = Rs 36

Answer: Rs 36

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Question (ii):

Reduce = 15% x 20.40 = 0.15 x 20.40 = Rs 3.60

Price after reduced = Rs 20.40 - Rs 3.60 = Rs 17.34

Answer: Rs 17.34

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