Question

The original price of an item was $20.00. It was marked up 25%. What is the new selling price?

Answer 1

20(.25) = 5.00
20+5= $25

Answer 2

$25

Explanation:

Multiply $20 by 0.25 (which is 25% as a decimal)

$20 x 0.25 = $5

Add $5 to $20 which makes the answer $25