A jacket costs 400 soles. During a sale the price is reduced by 50%. What is the new price?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 200 soles
- Step 1: The reduction is , so the new price is soles. Answer: 200 soles. Why not the others: 600 soles, 350 soles and 210 soles don't fit.
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