A watch decreased in price by
4
5
. After the reduction it was priced at £10. What was the original price of the watch?
Answer:
x=9
Step-by-step explanation:
given;
x\y = 3\4
to find;
x\12=?
solution;
using both equations,
3\4=x\12
by cross multiplication,
36\4=x
9=x
x=9
5kg=5000g
5000g-600g=4400g
4400g/4=1100g
So your answer is 1,100 grams.
