Question

A pair of basketball shoes was originally priced at $80, but was marked up 37.5%. What was the retail price of the shoes?

Answer 1

The first step is to figure out what the percentage is as a a decimal. Do you know how to do that?

Answer 2

Yes is it .375

Answer 3

Ok good now multiply that decimal by 80

Answer 4

retail is 110

Answer 5

thanks

Answer 6

@Zakkdanger your not really supposed to just give the answer. They are supposed to figure it out with your help. Just a warning because they will suspend you

Answer 7

But yes he is right. .375 x 80 = 30, which you would add to 80, because the price increases, which would equal 110

Answer 8

Oh sorry im new here