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Answer: CSet 3: Percentages (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
An item costs $80 and is 50% off. What is the sale price?
An item costs $80 and is 50% off. What is the sale price?
A.
35
B.
50
C.✓ Correct
40
D.
45
Detailed Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. Discount = 50% of 80 = 40. Sale price = 80 - 40 = $40
Why others are wrong:
A: 35 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 50 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 45 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.