In a 20% off sale, a coat was £68. Work out the original price

Question

In a 20% off sale, a coat was £68. 

Work out the original price

Answer 1

Hi Francesca,

 

If the coat was 20% off, then 80% of the original price (call it P) is £68.

 

So, .80P = 68

 

Divide both sides by .8 and 

 

P = £85

 

Hope this helps!  :)