Question

The cost of a fridge has increased by 15% to £828 Work out the original price

Answer 1

Let the original price be x.  Now you'll have to pay x plus 15% of x for the same refrigerator.  This is equivalent to 1.15x=£828.  Solve this equation for x and you'll then have your answer.  Be certain to include the correct unit of measurement (£).

Answer 2

Muliply .15 to 828 and get your answer the add it to 828