The price of a watch was increased by 20% to £162. What was the price before the increase?

SelimOber asked Sep 14, 2022

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The price of a watch was increased by 20% to £162.
What was the price before the increase?

SelimOber asked Sep 14, 2022

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Answer:

The answer is 135

Explanation:

We can use formula: 162...120% since the price was increased by 20% which means it is 120%

So: 162...120%

x.... 100%

120x = 16200 => x = 135

Shane Creedon answered Sep 19, 2022

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