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The price of a ring was increased by 9% to £1800. What was the price before the increase? Give your answer to the nearest penny
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The price of a ring was increased by 9% to £1800. What was the price before the increase? Give your answer to the nearest penny

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Answer:

£1651.38

Explanation:

100%+9%=109%

£1800 ÷ 109=1651.37614...

1651.37614... rounded up to the nearest penny is 1651.38

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