Question

The day after a national holiday, decorations were marked down 40%. Before the holiday, a patriotic banner cost $5.75. How much did the banner cost after the holiday?

a. $1.15
b. $2.30
c. $3.45
d. $8.05

SHOW YOUR WORK PLEASE!!!

Answer 1

40% down means 60% of the original price is remaining
5.75 * .6 = $3.45
C. the banner cost $3.45

Answer 2

The price after holiday is c. $3,45

Explanation:

Patriotic banner cost $5,75

Mark down (discount) is 40%

So, the discount is $5.75 x 0,40= $2,3

The new price is the price before holiday P -

discount D

P¹= P-D

P¹=5,75-2,3

P¹= 3,45