Question

Jason went shopping he bought a watch and a pair of trainers for a total price of £53.55 this price includes a 15% loyalty discount. before the discount, the trainers were priced at £38 work out the price of the watch before the discount

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Answer 1

£25

Explanation:

Total price- £53.55

Pair of trainers cost- £38 before discount

Discount= 15%

Cost of pair of trainers after discount:

• £38 - 15%= £38*0.85= £32.3

Price of the watch after discount:

• £53.55 - £32.3= £21.25

Price of the watch before discount:

• £21.25/0.85= £25