Question

A number was increased by 2% to £78.03
What was the number before this increase?

Answer 1

78+2%= 78.05


78.03+0.02=78.05

Answer 2

(x + (2% * x) = 78.03

Simplify:

(x + 0.02x) = 78.03

1.02x = 78.03

Divide 1.02 to both sides:

x = 76.5