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The price of an mp3 player is increased by 8%to £52.92
what was the original price?

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Answer:

49£

Explanation:

the price of an mp3 player is increased by 8%to £52.92

what was the original price?

52.92 = 108%

52.92 : 108 = 0.49

0.49 * 100 = 49£

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49 * 1.08 = 52.92

the answer is good

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