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Answer: CSet 1: Percentages (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
An item costs $100 and is 25% off. What is the sale price?
An item costs $100 and is 25% off. What is the sale price?
A.
70
B.
80
C.✓ Correct
75
D.
150
Detailed Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. Discount = 25% of 100 = 25. Sale price = 100 - 25 = $75
Why others are wrong:
A: 70 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 80 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 150 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.