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Set 4: Percentages (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: C

PROBLEM

Intriguingly, an item costs $160 and is 20% off. What is the sale price?

An item costs $160 and is 20% off. What is the sale price?

A.

123

B.

133

C.

128

✓ Correct
D.

118

Detailed Explanation

[Variation 2] Choice C is the best answer. Discount = 20% of 160 = 32. Sale price = 160 - 32 = $128

Why others are wrong:
A: 123 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 133 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 118 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

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