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Sian bought a TV in the January sales which had been reduced by 20 per cent. If she paid £290 for it, what was the original price?
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Sian bought a TV in the January sales which had been reduced by 20 per cent. If she paid £290 for it, what was the original price?

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The original price was £348.

Adding 20% to to something is the same as multiplying by 1.2

Therefore, £290 * 1.2 = £348
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