Question

some soiled goods are sold for 2 /5 of their original price. what will be the selling price of a pair of trouser originally Costing#850.00​

Answer 1

The selling price of the goods is #340.00

Explanation:

Given;

original price, P = #850.00

the new cost = 2/ 5 of the original price

The selling price of the goods is calculated as follows;

`= (2)/(5) \ * \#850\\\\ = \# 340`

Therefore, the selling price of the goods is #340.00