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Set 2: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: A

A bicycle originally costs $100. It is on sale for 30% off. What is the sale price?

A.

70

✓ Correct
B.

35

C.

60

D.

80

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. 1. Original price: 100Discount:30100 Discount: 30% × 100 = 30Saleprice:30 Sale price: 100 - 30=30 = 70 Therefore, the sale price is $70.

Key Steps:

Apply the appropriate mathematical formula

The correct answer is 70

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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