Question

A pair of basketball shoes was originally priced at $80, but was marked up 37.5%.

What is the new price of the shoes after the mark up?

Answer 1

110

Explanation:

First move the decimal point over to the left twice.

.375

Then multiply 80 by .375 like this :

.375 x 80 = 30

Lastly, add 30 to 80 and put the dollar sign.

$110