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Set 3: Percentages (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

An item costs $140 and is 25% off. What is the sale price?

An item costs $140 and is 25% off. What is the sale price?

A.

105

✓ Correct
B.

110

C.

100

D.

115

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is the best answer. Discount = 25% of 140 = 35. Sale price = 140 - 35 = $105

Why others are wrong:
B: 110 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 100 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 115 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.