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Set 3: Percentages (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: D

PROBLEM

An item costs $120 and is 25% off. What is the sale price?

An item costs $120 and is 25% off. What is the sale price?

A.

95

B.

180

C.

80

D.

90

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is the best answer. Discount = 25% of 120 = 30. Sale price = 120 - 30 = $90

Why others are wrong:
A: 95 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 180 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 80 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

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