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Answer: ASet 5: Percentages (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A price of $140 increases by 25%. What is the new price?
A price of $140 increases by 25%. What is the new price?
A.✓ Correct
175
B.
170
C.
185
D.
180
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. Increase = 25% of 140 = 35. New price = 140 + 35 = $175
Why others are wrong:
B: 170 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 185 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 180 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.