Question

The price of a watch was increased by 20% to £162. What was the price before the increase?

Answer 1

sh.129.60

Explanation:

20%...€162

€162 times 80 over 100

€81 times 8....over 5

€648 divide 5

......ans...... €129.60

Answer 2

= £135

Explanation:

Original price = 100%

Percentage increase = 20%

New price = 100% + 20% = 120%

If 120% = £162

What about 100% = ?

= (100 x 162) ÷ 120

= 16200 ÷ 120

= £135