Question

a computer store buys a computer system at a cost of $463.20. the selling price was first at $772, but then the store advertised a 40% markdown on the system. answer parts a and b.

1. find the current sale price

the sale price is $\square$
(round to the nearest cent as needed)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate markdown amount

Markdown = 40% of original selling price
$\text{Markdown} = 0.40 \times 772$
$\text{Markdown} = 308.80$

Step2: Compute current sale price

Sale price = Original price - Markdown
$\text{Sale Price} = 772 - 308.80$
$\text{Sale Price} = 463.20$

Answer:

The sale price is $\$463.20$