Question

If the price of an item is increased by 12%, the increase in the price is sh.90. Find the new price of the item.

Answer 1

Hello!

Answer:

Hence,the new price of the item is 840 shillings.

Answer 2

sh.840

Explanation:

Let x = original price.

12% of x = 90

0.12x = 90

x = 90/0.12

x = 750

The original price was sh.750

The new price is 750 + 90 = 840

Answer: sh.840