Reverse percentages (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What is the purpose of reverse percentages?
What is the purpose of reverse percentages?
To find original amount from final amount
Which situation requires reverse percentages?
Which situation requires reverse percentages?
You have sale price, need original price
What is the multiplier for a 20% decrease?
What is the multiplier for a 20% decrease?
What is the multiplier for a 5% increase?
What is the multiplier for a 5% increase?
How do you find the original amount in reverse percentages?
How do you find the original amount in reverse percentages?
Divide final amount by multiplier
A jumper costs £40 after a 20% reduction. What was the original price?
A jumper costs £40 after a 20% reduction. What was the original price?
£50
The temperature after a 5% increase is 23.1°C. What was the original temperature?
The temperature after a 5% increase is 23.1°C. What was the original temperature?
Trainers cost £75.65 in a 15% off sale. What was the original price?
Trainers cost £75.65 in a 15% off sale. What was the original price?
£89
A house worth £237,600 increased 8% in value. What was the original price?
A house worth £237,600 increased 8% in value. What was the original price?
£220,000
What is the first step when solving reverse percentage problems?
What is the first step when solving reverse percentage problems?
Identify if it's an increase or decrease
How should you check your reverse percentage answer?
How should you check your reverse percentage answer?
Work forwards to verify the solution