A jacket costs $72.90 before it is marked down 42%. What is its new price, to the nearest cent?

A 42% markdown means the jacket costs 100% − 42% = 58% of its original price. Calculate $72.90 × 0.58 = $42.282, which rounds to $42.28 to the nearest cent. The new price is $42.28.

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