Week 302 (23rd June 2023)

Sophie has just started a new business venture and has opened a children’s clothing shop.  

For the opening week, Sophie reduces the prices of her clothing range by 20%. 

On the last day of the opening week, she reduces her prices by a further 10%.  

On the last day of the opening week, Sophie has a t shirt priced at £9.72.  

Calculate the original price of the t shirt before the two reductions in price. 

Answer:  

Let original price = P 

P x 0.8 x 0.9 = £9.72 

Therefore: 

P = £13.50