Question

The original price of a new bicycle is $138. If the bicycle is marked down 15%,
what is the new price?

Answer 1

Answer:

15%down

so, new price is 138×85/100

= 117.3$

Answer 2

Given:

• The original price of a new bicycle is $138.00. If the bicycle is marked down 15%.

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Find:

• What is the new price?

Calculations:

→ 100℅ - 15℅

→ 85℅ (15℅ down)

→ 85℅ = 0.85

→ 138.00 × 0.85

→ 117.3$

Therefore, 117.3$ is the new price of the bicycle.