Percentages Flashcards
1
Q
To find original price after percentage discount
A
New price divided by 100 takeaway the discount as a percentage
Eg
£5 cake is reduced by 20%
How much was it
100-20=80
5 divided by 80/100= £6.25
2
Q
How do you work out percentage increase or decrease
A
Find out the difference between both numbers divide it by the original number and times by 100
