At Nurul's Sports Shop, the price of a badminton racket was increased by 20% to $78. What was the price of the racket before the increase?
Need a hint?
Think of the new price as 120% of the original price.
Worked answer
- After a 20% increase, the new price is 120% of the original price.
- Original price = $78 ÷ 1.2 = $65.
Answer: $65
The mistake this question tests
Habit
Found the increase, not the new price
A pupil may take 20% of $78 and subtract it from $78. The 20% increase is based on the original price, not the new price.
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