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Set 1: Percentages (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: D

PROBLEM

An item costs $160 and is 25% off. What is the sale price?

An item costs $160 and is 25% off. What is the sale price?

A.

240

B.

125

C.

110

D.

120

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is the best answer. Discount = 25% of 160 = 40. Sale price = 160 - 40 = $120

Why others are wrong:
A: 240 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 125 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 110 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

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