Set 2: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: D

A book originally costs $120. It is on sale for 10% off. What is the sale price?

118

108

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. 1. Original price: $120 Discount: 10% ×$ 120 = $12 Sale price:$ 120 - $12 =$ 108 Therefore, the sale price is $108.

Key Steps:

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Apply the appropriate mathematical formula

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The correct answer is 108

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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