Brain Challenge

Week 436 (20th March 2026) 

Week 436 (20th March 2026) 

While shopping, Etta fell in love with a pair of sandals which she thought would be perfect for her summer wardrobe!  

Before buying the sandals, Etta checked online for a discount code.   

She managed to find a 15% off code.   

After using the code, the price of the sandals came down to £68.   

What was the original price of the sandals?   

Answer  

If the price has been reduced by 15%, then the new price is:  

100% – 15% = 85%  

So, £68 represents 85% of the original price.  

0.85x = 68  

X=68/0.85 = 80  

Price of sandals = £80

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