A frame is marked down by 22 percent from an original price of 14 point 5 0 dollars What is the new price?
Answer
A
14 point 2 8 dollars
B
13 point 7 2 dollars
C
11 point 3 1 dollars
D
3 point 1 9 dollars
Explanation
A 22% markdown means the new price is 100% − 22% = 78% of the original price. Calculate $14.50 × 0.78 = $11.31, so the new price is 11 point 3 1 dollars.
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