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The day after a national holiday, decorations were marked down 40%. Before the holiday, a patriotic banner cost $5.75. How much did the banner cost after the holiday?

A$1.15
B$2.30
C$3.45
D$8.05

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SarcasticSeagull

40% down means 60% of the original price is remaining
5.75 * .6 = $3.45
C. the banner cost $3.45

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Answer:

The price after holiday is c. $3,45

Step-by-step explanation:

Patriotic banner cost $5,75

Mark down  (discount) is 40%

So,  the discount is $5.75 x 0,40= $2,3

The new price is the price before holiday P -

discount D

P¹= P-D

P¹=5,75-2,3

P¹= 3,45          

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