Question

The price of a book set has been has been reduced by 35% the new price is 46 pounds 80 what was the original price

Answer 1

1)p = (1 - d)x

P = 46

2)35/100
d= 0.35

3) 46 = (1 - 0.35) x
46= 0.65x
—— ——
0.65 0.65

4) 70.76
rounded to the nearest tenth : 70.80