4 years ago

The price of a watch was increased by 20% to 198. What was the price before the increase?

Mathematics

2 answers:

RoseWind [281]4 years ago

7 0

To find the original price before the increase, divide the new price by 1 + the percent of increase.

198 / 1.20 = 165

The original price was $165

leonid [27]4 years ago

5 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the original price=x

x×120÷100=198

x=198×10÷12

or x=165

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