Question

A price is increased by 5% and is now £756.
Work out the original price.

Answer 1

£720

Explanation:

100+5 = 105

105% = 756

divide both sides by 105 to find 1%

1% = 7.2

multiply both sides by 100 to find 100%

100% = 720

756/105 X 100 = 720