Set 2: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: C

A laptop originally costs $490. It is on sale for 40% off. What is the sale price?

284

304

294

✓ Correct

147

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. 1. Original price: $490 Discount: 40% ×$ 490 = $196 Sale price:$ 490 - $196 =$ 294 Therefore, the sale price is $294.

Key Steps:

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Apply the appropriate mathematical formula

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The correct answer is 294

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.

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

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