Question

The price of a vase was increased by 4% to £22. What was the price before the increase?

Give your answer to the nearest penny

Answer 1

£21.15 (rounded to nearest penny)

Explanation:

Answer 2

£21.15 (rounded to nearest penny)

Explanation:

100% + 4% --- £22

104% --- £22

100% ---
`(100)/(104)` × £22 = £21.15 (rounded to nearest penny)