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The price of a flight was increased by 2% to £700. What was the price before the increase? Give your answer to the nearest penny

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Answer:

£686.27 (nearest penny)

Explanation:

100%+2% --- £700

102% --- £700

100% ---
(100)/(102) × £700 = £686.27 (nearest penny)

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