Set 2: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: C

A bicycle originally costs $230. It is on sale for 10% off. What is the sale price?

103

197

207

✓ Correct

217

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. 1. Original price: $230 Discount: 10% ×$ 230 = $23 Sale price:$ 230 - $23 =$ 207 Therefore, the sale price is $207.

Key Steps:

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Apply the appropriate mathematical formula

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The correct answer is 207

Why others are wrong:

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

B: This would give an incorrect result. Choice B 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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