Question

The price of an item has been reduced by 35%. The original price was $60. What is the price of the item now?

How to explain it

Answer 1

$39

Explanation:

the original price which is $60 represents 100%

it has been reduced by 35%

100% - 35%= 65%

0.65 × $60 = $39

the price is now less than the original because it has been REDUCED