Question

A stationary shop markdown their writing boards by 40%. The markdown is $32. What is the original selling price and selling price after markdown of the writing boards?

A.$50, $25
B.$60, $24
C.$80, $48
D.$70, $28

Answer 1

Ur answer should be C

Answer 2

The original price is 80

The new price is 48

Explanation:

Let x be the original price

x - .4x = new price

.6x = new price

.4x = markdown

.4x= 32

.4x/.4 = 32/.4

x =80

The original price is 80

.6x = new price

.6(80) = 48