The price of an item has been reduced by 80% . The original price was $85. What is the price of the item now?
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Answer:$17

Step-by-step explanation If the original price was $85 and it is reduced by 80%, that will be 80/100 ×85= 68
80% discount is $68
The new price will be 85-68= $17


Let the price be x

  • x=85-80% of 85
  • x=85-0.8(85)
  • x=85-68
  • x=$17

Price is $17 now