Set 4: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: D

A jacket originally costs $240. It is on sale for 40% off. What is the sale price?

134

154

144

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. 1. Original price: $240 Discount: 40% ×$ 240 = $96 Sale price:$ 240 - $96 =$ 144 Therefore, the sale price is $144.

Key Steps:

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Apply the appropriate mathematical formula

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The correct answer is 144

Why others are wrong:

A: This would give an incorrect result. Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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.

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