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Answer: ASet 4: Percentages (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A price of $50 decreases by 25%. What is the new price?
A price of $50 decreases by 25%. What is the new price?
A.✓ Correct
37.5
B.
27.5
C.
42.5
D.
47.5
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. Decrease = 25% of 50 = 12.5. New price = 50 - 12.5 = $37.5
Why others are wrong:
B: 27.5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 42.5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 47.5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.