A DVD Player That Was Originally Priced at $399

question 17

Multiple Choice

A DVD player that was originally priced at $399.95 and cost $215 is ultimately sold for $349.95.What were the reduction percentage and the maintained markup percentage on this DVD player?

• A) 14.3 percent; 38.6 percent
• B) 12.5 percent; 38.6 percent
• C) 38.6 percent; 12.5 percent
• D) 15.1 percent; 38.6 percent
• E) 46.2 percent; 12.5 percent

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