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Set 5: Percentages (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: D

PROBLEM

A price of $50 increases by 25%. What is the new price?

A price of $50 increases by 25%. What is the new price?

A.

67.5

B.

52.5

C.

57.5

D.

62.5

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is the best answer. Increase = 25% of 50 = 12.5. New price = 50 + 12.5 = $62.5

Why others are wrong:
A: 67.5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 52.5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 57.5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

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