WAEC Mathematics 2023 Objective — Question 15
Question 15 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The price of a shoe was decreased by 22%. If the new price was $27.30, what was the original price?
- A. $62.30
- B. $42.30
- C. $72.00
- D. $35.00Correct
Explanation
78% of x = 27.30 → x=27.30/0.78=$35.00.
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