Ice skates

Ice skates were raised twice, first by 25% and second by 10%. After the second price, their cost was 82.5 euros. What was the original price of the skates?

Correct answer:

x =  60 Eur

Step-by-step explanation:

a=100%+25%=1+10025=1.25 b=100%+10%=1+10010=1.1  x a b=82.50 x 1.25 1.1=82.50  1.375x=82.5  x=1.37582.5=60  x=60=60 Eur



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