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


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The new price is 72.90 × (1 − 0.42) = 72.90 × 0.58 = 42.282 ≈ $42.28.

Answer: B