IP1U8 Exercise Q5

IP1U8 Exercise Q5

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Shireen bought a mobile phone for \(\$300\) after \(20\%\) discount.

  1. Calculate the original price of the mobile phone.
  2. After one year, the market value of the phone has dropped to \(\$180\). Find the percentage decrease in the value of the mobile phone from its original price.
  3. The old mobile phone can be exchanged for a new model at \(\$200\).
    Alternatively, Shireen can sell her old phone at \(\$180\) and buy the new model at \(\$350\).
    Determine which choice would lead to savings for Shireen.

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Answer:(a) \(\$375\), (b) \(52\%\), (c) Shireen should sell the old phone and buy the new model

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