Question

Georgie had her roof repaired. She was charged an extra 2.5% for late payment. She had to pay a total of £977.85. Calculate how much she would have saved if she had paid on time. Help me please

Answer 1

Explanation:

977.85-2.5%= 953.40

977.85-953.40= £24.45 potentially saved.

Answer 2

Answer:£23.85 is your answer.

x+2.5%ofx=£977.85

x(1+2.5/100)=£977.85

x=£977.85/(1.025)=954

saving money will be =£977.85-954=£23.85