In the new year sales Robin bought a tennis racket for £68.00. The original price had been reduced by 15%. What was the original price?

Answer 1

Let's assume the original price of the tennis racket is x.

Since the price was reduced by 15%, the price after the reduction can be calculated as:
x - 0.15x = £68.00

Simplifying the equation, we have:
0.85x = £68.00

Dividing both sides of the equation by 0.85, we find:
x = £80.00

Therefore, the original price of the tennis racket was £80.00.