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Answer: DSet 2: Percentages (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that an item costs $100 and is 50% off. What is the sale price?
An item costs $100 and is 50% off. What is the sale price?
A.
100
B.
60
C.
40
D.✓ Correct
50
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice D is the best answer. Discount = 50% of 100 = 50. Sale price = 100 - 50 = $50
Why others are wrong:
A: 100 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 60 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 40 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.