Question

A pair of shorts were on sale for £28. In a sale they were reduced by 2/7. What is the new price?

Answer 1

First, we need to calculate the amount by which the price was reduced.

2/7 of £28 is calculated by multiplying £28 by 2/7:

(2/7) * £28 = £8

So, the price was reduced by £8.

To find the new price, we subtract the reduction from the original price:

£28 - £8 = £20

Therefore, the new price of the shorts after the reduction is £20.