Question

A frame is marked down by 22 percent from an original price of $14.50. What is the new price.

Answer 1

The new price is 11.31 dollars.

Explanation:

It is marked down by 22 percent, or 78 percent of original.

.78 * 14.50 = 11.31

Answer 2

The new price is 11.31

Explanation:

Find the mark down

14.50 * 22%

14.50 * .22

3.19

Subtract this from the original price

14.50-3.19

11.31

The new price is 11.31