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Answer: DSet 4: Percentages (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A price of $100 decreases by 25%. What is the new price?
A price of $100 decreases by 25%. What is the new price?
A.
65
B.
85
C.
150
D.✓ Correct
75
Detailed Explanation
Choice D is the best answer. Decrease = 25% of 100 = 25. New price = 100 - 25 = $75
Why others are wrong:
A: 65 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 85 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 150 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.