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Answer: ASet 3: Percentages (Advanced)
Explanation
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.✓ Correct
105
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.