Question

the original price of a motorcycle was reduced by $275.

if p = the motorcycle's original price in dollars, which algebratic expression represents the reduced price?

A) 275
B) 275 - p
C) p - 275
D) 275 + p

Answer 1

The answer would be C. p - 275. If the original price of the motorcycle is p, and it was REDUCED, that means to subtract from p. 

Answer 2

C) p-275 is your answer. When you reduce a number, you're taking it away from the original price.