A pan has an original price of 32 dollars but is marked down by 15 percent. Which equation shows the new price of the pan?
Answer
A
open paren 32 dollars close paren times open paren 185 percent close paren is equal to 59 point 2 0 dollars
B
open paren 32 dollars close paren times open paren 15 percent close paren is equal to 4 point 8 0 dollars
C
open paren 32 dollars close paren times open paren 100 percent minus 15 percent close paren is equal to open paren 32 dollars close paren times open paren 85 percent close paren is equal to 27 point 2 0 dollars
D
open paren 32 dollars close paren times open paren 15 percent close paren plus 32 dollars is equal to 4 point 8 0 dollars plus 32 dollars is equal to 36 point 8 0 dollars
Explanation
A 15% markdown means the pan costs 100% − 15% = 85% of its original price. Multiply $32 by 0.85: $32 × 0.85 = $27.20. Choice C shows this calculation and the new price.
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