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Markups and Markdowns — Quiz

Question 13 • Grade 7 Mathematics

A store sells flower arrangements at a cost of 28 dollars each. Which statements are true regarding the price of the arrangements? Choose three correct answers.

Answer
A
If the price is marked down by 25 percent, the new price will be 21 point 0 0 dollars .
B
If the price is marked down by 50 percent, the new price will be 19 point 0 0 dollars .
C
If the price is marked down by 35 percent, the new price will be 18 point 2 0 dollars .
D
If the price is marked down by 40 percent, the new price will be 29 point 8 0 dollars .
E
If the price is marked down by 10 percent, the new price will be 25 point 2 0 dollars .

Explanation

To find a marked-down price, subtract the discount from $28. A 25% discount is $7, leaving $21.00; a 35% discount is $9.80, leaving $18.20; and a 10% discount is $2.80, leaving $25.20. Thus, the statements giving those prices are correct.

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