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Set 1: Percentages (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: C

PROBLEM

A price of $120 decreases by 10%. What is the new price?

A price of $120 decreases by 10%. What is the new price?

A.

98

B.

118

C.

108

✓ Correct
D.

113

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is the best answer. Decrease = 10% of 120 = 12. New price = 120 - 12 = $108

Why others are wrong:
A: 98 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 118 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 113 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.