Higher January 2020 Paper 1R Q7
7 In a sale, the normal price of a hat is reduced by 15%
The sale price of the hat is 20.40 euros.
Work out the normal price of the hat.
(3)
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| 20.40 ÷ (1 – 0.15) | M2 |
| 24 | A1 |
| (3) | |
| (3 marks) |
Notes
M2: for a complete method eg 20.40 ÷ (1 – 0.15)
OR M1 for 20.40 ÷ (100 – 15) (= 0.24) or e.g. \(0.85x = 20.40\)