Answer:
it's 
Step-by-step explanation:
I think the question is asking for the cost (C) when we already know that the sell price (S) is $24
So C+M=S
C+0.45C=24
1.45C=24
C=16.5516
And the answer is $16 and 55 cents
The first option, as it positively supports the claim stated.
The correct answer would be B.