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In a sale, normal prices are reduced by 10%. Jay bought a pair of shoes in the sale for £54. What was the original price of the shoes?

Solution

I n a s a l e, n or ma l p r i ces a re re d u ce d b y 10%. J a y b o ug h t a p ai r o f s h oes in t h e s a l e f or £54. Wha t w a s t h e or i g ina l p r i ce o f t h e s h oes ?

Solution

Amount before reduction : 60

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

54 = x - 0.1 x

54 = x - 0.1 x : x = 60

Amount before reduction : 60

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