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maths question for a maths genius

In a sale, prices are reduced by 15%. Find the original price when the sale price is £66

I don't get why I can't get the answer to this question yet all the other questions I have done of the same topic I got right. can someone help ta
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alaraa_
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£66 is 85%.
Find 100% to get original price :smile:
That’s not for a maths genius... that’s for anyone who has a basic understanding of maths. Show us your working out so we can give hints to help you.
Original post by Jamie_1712
That’s not for a maths genius... that’s for anyone who has a basic understanding of maths. Show us your working out so we can give hints to help you.


yh i know lmao i just wanted someone to click
Original post by failingatlife78
£66 is 85%.
Find 100% to get original price :smile:

i did that but i got £77.65 but the answers say its £60
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alaraa_
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the original price can't be lower than the reduced... show us a screenshot of the Q.
Original post by Msbrownie.xo
i did that but i got £77.65 but the answers say its £60
maths.PNG if thats too small i will upload it in imgur
https://imgur.com/a/64I1sWH
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alaraa_
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the answers to that question and the two questions after that are wrong, just move on. your answer of £77.65 is right
Original post by Msbrownie.xo
maths.PNG if thats too small i will upload it in imgur
https://imgur.com/a/64I1sWH
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Original post by Msbrownie.xo
maths.PNG if thats too small i will upload it in imgur
https://imgur.com/a/64I1sWH


Looks like one of them is the wrong way around
Original post by Sinnoh
Looks like one of them is the wrong way around


ugh thanks i thought i was the problem lol

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