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

Answer
£362.50 (Can someone please confirm that my maths is correct!)
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  • Daza
    Daza Posts: 3,936 Forumite
    edited 17 March 2014 at 8:00PM
    £362.50 is correct

    20% = £72.50
    £362.50 - £72.50 = £290
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