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Answer: ASet 1: Percentages (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A price of $50 decreases by 10%. What is the new price?
A price of $50 decreases by 10%. What is the new price?
A.✓ Correct
45
B.
40
C.
55
D.
50
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. Decrease = 10% of 50 = 5. New price = 50 - 5 = $45
Why others are wrong:
B: 40 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 55 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 50 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
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