SOLUTION: Karl would like to buy a ring for his wife. In the January sale, the price of the ring has been reduced by 13% which means that the ring now cost £39 less then the original price.

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Question 935276: Karl would like to buy a ring for his wife. In the January sale, the price of the ring has been reduced by 13% which means that the ring now cost £39 less then the original price. Work out how much Karl will pay for the ring in the sale.
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Karl will pay £98

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Karl would like to buy a ring for his wife. In the January sale, the price of the ring has been reduced by 13% which means that the ring now cost £39 less then the original price. Work out how much Karl will pay for the ring in the sale.
Sale price paid for ring: £highlight_green%28261%29

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