Question

A consumer purchased a computer after a 14​% price reduction. If x represents the​ computer's original​ price, the reduced price can be represented by​ ________.

Answer 1

If u r getting it for 14% off, then u r paying 86%

so the reduced price can be represented by 0.86x

or
x - 0.14x

Answer 2

Answer: The reduced price can be represented by 86%.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original price of computer be 'x'.

Rate of price reduction = 14%

Amount of reduction would be

$\dfrac{14}{100}\times x\\\\=0.14x$

So, Reduced price of a computer would be

$x-0.14x\\\\=0.86x$

Hence, the reduced price can be represented by 86%.