I'm Hopeless At Percentages.......

-SharonA- | 20:11 Thu 29th Feb 2024 | ChatterBank

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If something costs £40 & is going up 5%, what will be the new price????

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£42. 10% of 40 is 4 so 5% is 2.

20:13 Thu 29th Feb 2024

£42

£42. 10% of 40 is 4 so 5% is 2.

£42

ferlew

£42

....and just to confuse you, if they take 5% off £42 it wont be £40 it'll be £39.90!

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Thanks all especially to Radagast. Great explanation!!

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