Week 280 (13th January 2023)

Natalie has been waiting for the January sales to buy a new washing machine.  

After looking online she found two washing machines that fit her specification.  

The first washing machine is now priced at £467.80 after an 18% price reduction. 

The second washing machine is now priced at £469.80 after a 13% price reduction.  

What was the original price difference between the two washing machines prior to the sale? 

Answer:  

First washing machine’s original price = 467.80/ 0.82 =£570.49 

Second washing machine’s original price = 469.80/ 0.87 = £540 

So the price difference was 570.49 – 540 = £30.49