Question

A jacket costs $72.90 before it is marked down 42%. What is its new price, to the nearest cent?
a.
$30.62
b.
$42.28
c.
$49.57
d.
$51.34

Answer 1

Discounted price = 72.90 × (1 − 0.42) = 72.90 × 0.58 = 42.282 → $42.28.
Answer: b. $42.28