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Answer: DSet 2: Percentages (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that an item costs $160 and is 20% off. What is the sale price?
An item costs $160 and is 20% off. What is the sale price?
A.
133
B.
256
C.
123
D.✓ Correct
128
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice D is the best answer. Discount = 20% of 160 = 32. Sale price = 160 - 32 = $128
Why others are wrong:
A: 133 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 256 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 123 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.