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Set 1: Percentages (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: A

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.

45

✓ Correct
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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