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Answer: ASet 2: Percentages (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
An item costs $40 and is 25% off. What is the sale price?
An item costs $40 and is 25% off. What is the sale price?
A.✓ Correct
30
B.
35
C.
40
D.
60
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. Discount = 25% of 40 = 10. Sale price = 40 - 10 = $30
Why others are wrong:
B: 35 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 40 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 60 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.