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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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