If a coat that originally cost $115 was marked down 20%, how much would be marked off the price?
A. $22
B. $23
C. $20
D. $24

Question

If a coat that originally cost $115 was marked down 20%, how much would be marked off the price?
	A.	$22
	B.	$23
	C.	$20
	D.	$24

mertsj · Answer

What percent is taken off?

mertsj · Answer

gage????  Are you there?

directrix · Answer

B.	$23
$23 would be marked off the original price
.20(115) =23

anonymous · Answer

$$\LARGE 20\% \quad \longrightarrow \quad \frac{20}{100}$$

$$\LARGE 115(1-20\%)=115-115\cdot \frac{20}{100}=92$$

so...


$$\LARGE 115-92=23 $$

turingtest · Answer

@Directrix please try to provide a little more explanation. This is a teaching site after all.

anonymous · Answer

@TuringTest I agree !

directrix · Answer

@TuringTest --> My work is shown. File a CoC. Hollering at me on this site helps no one.