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Answer: ASet 4: Percentages (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A price of $80 increases by 10%. What is the new price?
A price of $80 increases by 10%. What is the new price?
A.✓ Correct
88
B.
176
C.
78
D.
93
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. Increase = 10% of 80 = 8. New price = 80 + 8 = $88
Why others are wrong:
B: 176 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 78 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 93 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.