Set 1: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: D

A backpack originally costs $210. It is on sale for 40% off. What is the sale price?

136

116

126

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. 1. Original price: $210 Discount: 40% ×$ 210 = $84 Sale price:$ 210 - $84 =$ 126 Therefore, the sale price is $126.

Key Steps:

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Apply the appropriate mathematical formula

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The correct answer is 126

Why others are wrong:

A: This would give an incorrect result. Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

B: This would give an incorrect result. Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

C: This would give an incorrect result. Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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