Question

A game decreased in price by 1/5. After the reduction it was priced at £48. What was the original price of the game?

Answer 1

1/5 is equal to 20% so you multiply 48 by .20 and you get 9.6 and your take 9.6 and add it to 48. your answer will be 57.6

Answer 2

60

Explanation:

This is a 1 to 5 ratio. Since 48 is your result after the deduction, you need to set the unknown variable to x and proportion your answer. you have 4/5ths remaining. Divide 48 by 4 to get your 1 to 5 ratio equivalent. It will be 12. Add this to the price after deduction to get the original price.