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Answer: BSet 5: Percentages (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Intriguingly, an item costs $140 and is 20% off. What is the sale price?
An item costs $140 and is 20% off. What is the sale price?
A.
122
B.✓ Correct
112
C.
117
D.
224
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 2] Choice B is the best answer. Discount = 20% of 140 = 28. Sale price = 140 - 28 = $112
Why others are wrong:
A: 122 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 117 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 224 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.