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Set 2: Percentages (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: C

PROBLEM

An item costs $60 and is 10% off. What is the sale price?

An item costs $60 and is 10% off. What is the sale price?

A.

44

B.

108

C.

54

✓ Correct
D.

59

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is the best answer. Discount = 10% of 60 = 6. Sale price = 60 - 6 = $54

Why others are wrong:
A: 44 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 108 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 59 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

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