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Set 2: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: A

A watch originally costs $90. It is on sale for 50% off. What is the sale price?

A.

45

✓ Correct
B.

22

C.

55

D.

35

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. 1. Original price: 90Discount:5090 Discount: 50% × 90 = 45Saleprice:45 Sale price: 90 - 45=45 = 45 Therefore, the sale price is $45.

Key Steps:

Apply the appropriate mathematical formula

The correct answer is 45

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

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