SECTION A: PERCENTAGES AND FRACTIONS
Fractional Reduction Percentage Increase
Tom goes to ‘Shoes 4 U’ to buy a pair of shoes in the sale.
The shop offers a reduction of ⅔ of the normal price.
However, Tom needs size 14
shoes. This large size has a 60% surcharge added to the sale price of the shoes.
What percentage reduction in the original price is Tom given?
Give your answer to 3 significant figures