Question

Dave loves a bargain and buys a feather boa which

has been reduced in price by 70%. If the sale price
is £2.85, what was the original price of the boa?

Answer 1

$4.84

Explanation:

2.85*.70=1.99

2.85+1.99=4.84

Answer 2

£9.50

Explanation:

if the price was reduced 70%, then Dave is paying 30% of the original.

0.3 of £ = 2.85

£ = 2.85 / 0.3

£ = 9.5

£9.50