Question

The price of a jacket is $140.00. Customers can get 25% off the price of a jacket. Which statement correctly describes how to find the new price of the jacket?

Answer Choices

A. Convert 25% to a decimal. Then subtract the decimal from the normal jacket price.
B. Convert 25% to a decimal. Then multiply the normal jacket price by the decimal.
C. Subtract 25% from 100%. Then convert the difference to a decimal. Next, multiply the normal jacket price by the decimal.
D. Add 25% to 100%. Then convert the difference to a decimal. Next, multiply the normal jacket price by the decimal.

Answer 1

C. because it tells you the price after 25% has been deducted, which is 75% the original cost.