Question

A store is selling a green rug for $54.50 and a white rug for $31.85. The green rug is marked down by 12%, and the white rug is marked up by 16%. After the markup and markdown, which rug is more expensive, and how much more expensive is it? Round all dollar values to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

Choice D on edgu

Explanation:

Answer 2

The green rug is more expensive. It costs $11.01 more.

Explanation:

To find the mark down the green rug, subtract 12% from the price:

`\$54.50-(\$54.50*0.12)=\$47.96`

To find the mark up for the white rug, add 16% from the price:

`\$31.85+(\$31.85*0.16)=\$36.95`

Therefore, the green rug costs more. To find how much more it costs:

`\$47.96-\$36.95=\$11.01`