Higher June 2024 Paper 2R Q8
8 In a sale, all normal prices are reduced by 17%
The sale price of a fridge is 6225 rupees.
Work out the normal price of the fridge.
(3)
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
1 – 0.17 or 0.83 or \(\dfrac{83}{100}\) or 100(%) – 17(%) or 83(%) or \(\dfrac{6225}{83}\) (= 75) oe | M1 |
| 6225 ÷ “0.83” or 6225 ÷ “83” × 100 or 6225 × 100 ÷ “83” oe or 75 × 100 | M1 |
| Working not required, so correct answer scores full marks (unless from obvious incorrect working) Answer: 7500 | A1 |
| (3) | |
| (3 marks) |