Question

The manufacturing cost of a cell phone was $124. Sellers first marked up the cost by 20 percent. Sales were poor, so sellers decreased the markup to 15 percent. Calculate the old and new selling prices.

Answer 1

So what do you know about percentages?

Answer 2

from 20 decreased to 15

Answer 3

No, percentages in general. Percentages are the number given over 100. So 20% = 20/100

Answer 4

old prices add $124 by 20%=

Answer 5

new price $124 +15%=?

Answer 6

right i understand so.. here are my answer choices
a- old price 170.00 new price 148.
b- old 142.60 new 148.80
c- old 148.80 new 142.60

Answer 7

So do the calculations... \[(124*20/100)+124= price old\]

Answer 8

i got 124.15 but not sure if thats right @juana02

Answer 9

thats wrong

Answer 10

so 148.80 old and (124*15/100)+124= 142.60 :) hmmm looks good right?

Answer 11

yup great

Answer 12

thanks both of u i wish i was able to give medal to more than one person but uhh wtev..thank anyway

Answer 13

thanks @cmvbubu tag me if u have other questions