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  • 11-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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A game decreased in price by
1/3
After the reduction it was priced at £18.
What was the original price of the game?

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adioabiola
adioabiola adioabiola
  • 16-02-2021

Answer:

Original price of the game = $27

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

Original price of the game = x

x - 1/3x = 18

(3x-x)/3 = 18

2/3x = 18

x = 18 ÷ 2/3

= 18 × 3/2

= (18*3)/2

= 54 / 2

= 27

x = $27

Original price of the game = $27

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