Civil Service Exam (Professional)· Civil Service Commission
If a shirt costs ₱400 after a 20% discount, what was the original price?
Choices
- A₱480
- B₱420
- C₱500Correct
- D₱520
Answer
₱500
If 20% off the original gives ₱400, then ₱400 = 80% of original. Original = 400 ÷ 0.80 = ₱500.
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