Question

A game decreased in price by

1/3
After the reduction it was priced at £18.
What was the original price of the game?

Answer 1

Original price of the game = $27

Explanation:

Let

Original price of the game = x

x - 1/3x = 18

(3x-x)/3 = 18

2/3x = 18

x = 18 ÷ 2/3

= 18 × 3/2

= (18*3)/2

= 54 / 2

= 27

x = $27

Original price of the game = $27