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A t-shirt increased in price by 1/5 After the increase it was priced at £36. What was the original price of the t-shirt?

A t-shirt increased in price by 1/5 After the increase it was priced at £36. What was the original price of the t-shirt?
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A t-shirt increased in price by

1/5
After the increase it was priced at £36.
What was the original price of the t-shirt?

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User Alan Thomas
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Answer:

£30

Explanation:

x + x/5 = 36

5x + x = 36×5

6x = 180

x = 180/6

= 30

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