Question

The price of an item has been reduced by 85%. The original price was $77.

Answer 1

Made percent in a decimal form - 0.85 then multiply 0.85 and 77
.85*77= 65.45
Then 77.00 subtract by 65.45
77.00-65.45= 11.55

Answer 2

Multiply the original price by the decimal form of the percent and subtract that from the original price.
77*0.85=65.45
77-65.45=11.55
Answer: New price is $11.55