Set 2: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: A

A jacket originally costs $440. It is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?

330

✓ Correct

340

165

320

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. 1. Original price: $440 Discount: 25% ×$ 440 = $110 Sale price:$ 440 - $110 =$ 330 Therefore, the sale price is $330.

Key Steps:

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Apply the appropriate mathematical formula

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The correct answer is 330

Why others are wrong:

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.

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

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