Question

The state pension increased by 2% to £78.03
What was it before the increase
show your working

Answer 1

Let old income = x

then

\[x + \frac{2}{100} * x = 78.03\]
=>
\[\frac{102x}{100} = 78.03\]
=>
\[102x = 7803\]
=>
\[x = \frac{7803}{102}\]

This is the original one.

Answer 2

thnx for answering but can u just tell me what the price was before the increase as i find this method confusing so if i know the answer the ill be able to make sense maybe

Answer 3

i got it