Question

the price of an item has been reduced by 5% the original price was $60 what is the price of the item now

Answer 1

57 is the answer.

Answer 2

$57.00

Explanation:

Convert 5% to a decimal by dividing 100:

5 ÷ 100 = 0.05

Multiply list price by decimal percent:

60 x 0.05 = 3

Subtract discount amount from original price:

60 - 3 = 57

Answer: The discount price of the item is $57.00.