Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q15
15. The cost of a coat is reduced by 10% in a sale.
In the final clearance this coat is reduced by a further 25% of the sale price.
The final clearance price of the coat is £175.50.
Calculate the original price of the coat before any reduction in price. [3]
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 175.5(0) ÷ 0.75 (=£234) | M1 | Or equivalent |
| ÷ 0.9(0) | m1 | Or equivalent |
| (£)260 | A1 | |
| (3) |