Question

The price of an iPod is reduced in a sale from £200 to £145. The price of the iPod is further decreased by 22% two months later. Find the new price.

Answer 1

£113.1

Explanation:

The price of an iPod is reduced in a sale from £200 to £145.

The price of the iPod is further decreased by 22% two months later. Find the new price.

The above question is solved below:

We are to find the new price.

The percentage decrease = 22%

Hence:

£ 145 × 22% = £31.9

The new price is:

£145 − £31.9 = £113.1