Question

A garden centre has reduced the price of all plant pots by 20%. Jane bought a reduced plant pot for £40. How much would she have paid for this plant pot before the price reduction?

Answer 1

Answer:he paid 80% of the regular price because it was 20% off so...

80% = £40

We want to get to the regular price (100%) so...

100% = £40 x 100/80 = £50

answer: £50

Explanation:

Answer 2

She paid 80% of the regular price because it was 20% off so...

80% = £40

We want to get to the regular price (100%) so...

100% = £40 x 100/80 = £50

answer: £50