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Answer: DSet 2: Percentages (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Intriguingly, an item costs $120 and is 20% off. What is the sale price?
An item costs $120 and is 20% off. What is the sale price?
A.
101
B.
86
C.
106
D.✓ Correct
96
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 2] Choice D is the best answer. Discount = 20% of 120 = 24. Sale price = 120 - 24 = $96
Why others are wrong:
A: 101 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 86 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 106 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.