Understanding Cost per Unit in Every Day Life Situation
Sam bought a ...
Question
Sam bought a skateboard at a cost of $45 and then marked its price up by 50%. He then reduces the price by 20% and sells it to Kim. How much did Kim pay for the skateboard?
A
$64
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B
$54
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C
$54.5
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D
$67.5
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Solution
The correct option is B$54 Charlie bought a skateboard at a cost of $45 and then marked its price up by 50.
Hence, 50
Price of skateboard after markup =45+50 20% of 67.5=20100×67.5=15×67.5=13.5
Amount that Kim has to pay =67.5−13.5=$54