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A game decreased by 1/5. After the reduction it was priced at £48. What was the original price of the game. Can someone show me an easy method please? :)

A game decreased by 1/5. After the reduction it was priced at £48. What was the original price of the game. Can someone show me an easy method please? :)
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A game decreased by 1/5. After the reduction it was priced at £48. What was the original price of the game. Can someone show me an easy method please? :)

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Answer:

60

Explanation:

Reduced cost=(4/5)*original price

Original price=48*(5/4)=60

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