Question

A game decreased in price by 1/6

After the reduction it was priced at £75.
What was the original price of the game?

Answer 1

£90

Explanation:

Since it was decreased by 1/6, it is 5/6 of the original price.

divide 75 by 5 to get 15.

15 is 1/6 of the price.

To get the full price, (6/6) multiply 15x6 and you will get 90.

Answer 2

Explanation:

original price is x

Then the decreased price will be ' x - x/6'

= 5x/6

5x/6= 75

x= (75×6)/5

x= 90

original price = £90