Question

A game decreased in price by 2/3. After the reduction it was priced at £13. What was the original price of the game?​

Answer 1

Answer:

£19.50

Step-by-step explanation:

let x be the original price , then

$\frac{2}{3}$ x = 13 ( multiply both sides by 3 to clear the fraction )

2x = 39 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 19.5

original price of game was £19.50

Answer 2

Answer:

$x = 39$

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the given conditions, write: $x=\frac{13}{1-\frac{2}{3}}$

Find common denominator and write numerators above common denominator: $x=\frac{\frac{13}{3-2} }{3}$

Calculate the sum or difference: $x=\frac{\frac{13}{1} }{3}$

Divide the fraction by multiplying its reciprocal: $x=13*3$

Calculate the product or quotient: $x=39$

Answer: $x=39$