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3 years ago

The price of a necklace was increased by 20% to £186. What was the price before the increase?

Mathematics

1 answer:

ahrayia [7]3 years ago

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Answer:

£223.20

Step-by-step explanation:

20%=37.2

186+37.2=223.2

£223.2

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