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Answer: ASet 3: Percentages (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A price of $140 decreases by 50%. What is the new price?
A price of $140 decreases by 50%. What is the new price?
A.✓ Correct
70
B.
60
C.
80
D.
65
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. Decrease = 50% of 140 = 70. New price = 140 - 70 = $70
Why others are wrong:
B: 60 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 80 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 65 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.