Question

The price of a car was decreased by 10% to £729. What was the price before the decrease?

Answer 1

810

Explanation:

90/100=729/x

100×729= 90x

72900=90x

810 = x

Answer 2

£810

Explanation:

100% - 10% = 90%

£729 is 90 % after the price was decreased by 10%. Therefore, Divide £729 by 90% to get the original price.

£729/90% = £810