SOLUTION: A dress usually costs £60. It is reduced by 1/3 in a sale. By how much is the dress reduced? £30 £20 £10 i dont know how to answer it, please help!

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Question 737380: A dress usually costs £60. It is reduced by 1/3 in a sale. By how much is the dress reduced?
£30
£20
£10
i dont know how to answer it, please help!

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A dress usually costs £60. It is reduced by 1/3 in a sale. By how much is the dress reduced?
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It is reduced by (1/3)60L = 20L
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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£30
£20
£10