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A TV reduced by 30% to £560. What was the original cost of the TV?​

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Answer:

£800

Explanation:

when you recuce the price of something by 30%, it is 70% of the original (100% minus whatever percent reduction).

.7x=560 where x is the original price of the tv

560/.7=800

the original price of the tv is £800

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