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Answer: DSet 1: Percentages (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
An item costs $120 and is 20% off. What is the sale price?
An item costs $120 and is 20% off. What is the sale price?
A.
101
B.
91
C.
86
D.✓ Correct
96
Detailed Explanation
Choice D is the best answer. Discount = 20% of 120 = 24. Sale price = 120 - 24 = $96
Why others are wrong:
A: 101 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 91 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 86 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.