Question

The cost of a council tax bill increased by 5%.

Answer 1

The council tax bill before the increase is £1240

The equation that represents the percentage increase in council tax bill is :

percentage increase x t = £62

Where t represents the initial council tax bill - council tax bill before the 5% increase

5% x t = £62

0.05 x t = £62

Divide both sides of the equation by 0.05

t = £62 / 0.05 = £1240

To check if the answer derived is correct : 5% x 1240 = 62.

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