In response to very high demand, a basketball jersey has been marked up by 25% and is now selling for $95.00. How much was the jersey before the mark-up?

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Kyan

22 May, 16:29

In response to very high demand, a basketball jersey has been marked up by 25% and is now selling for $95.00. How much was the jersey before the mark-up?

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Arianna Shannon · Answer 1

Before the mark-up, the price was $71.25

To figure this out, you can multiply 95 by 0.75. The new whole price is $95, accounting for the 25% add on. 25% less of the new price (or the original) would be 75% of it.