Question

Henri bought a swimsuit at a cost of $8. Which statements are true regarding the cost of the suit? Select three options.

If the selling price is marked up by 25 percent, the new price will be $10.
If the selling price is marked up by 40 percent, the new price will be $7.50.
If the selling price is marked up by 55 percent, the new price will be $5.50.
If the selling price is marked up by 70 percent, the new price will be $13.60.
If the selling price is marked up by 75 percent, the new price will be $14.

Answer 1

The first, forth, and fifth statement are all true.

Explanation:

if you multiply 8 by the percent it is going up by then add 8 to that you will get your answers.

Answer 2

The first, second to last and last stements are true

Explanation:

You times 8 by the percentage as

e.g 8 x 1.50 = 12 is the same as marked up by 50%

e.g 8 x 1.70 =13.6 is the same as marked up by 70%