Question

The price of a packet of sweets has increased by 25% since last year.

If a packet of sweets cost £1.60 last year, how much does it cost now?

Answer 1

Explanation:

25% of 1.60

25 ÷ 100 × 1.60

= 0.4

Cost of sweets this year : 1.60 + 0.4

= 2