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Set 2: Percentages (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

An item costs $160 and is 20% off. What is the sale price?

An item costs $160 and is 20% off. What is the sale price?

A.

128

✓ Correct
B.

138

C.

133

D.

123

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is the best answer. Discount = 20% of 160 = 32. Sale price = 160 - 32 = $128

Why others are wrong:
B: 138 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 133 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 123 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.