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The price of a ring was increased by 8% to £486. What was the price before the increase?

The price of a ring was increased by 8% to £486. What was the price before the increase?
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The price of a ring was increased by 8% to £486. What was the price before the increase?

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Answer:

38.88

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Answer:

450

Step-by-step Step-by-step explanation:

As it's 8% you divide it by 1.08

The answer is then 450

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