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A shirt originally costs $40 and is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?

Correct answer

$30

  1. A $10
  2. B $30
  3. C $35
  4. D $32

Why this is the answer

SALE PRICE = original − discount. The discount is 25% of $40 = 0.25 × 40 = $10. Sale price = $40 − $10 = $30. ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning tests percentage problems. SHORTCUT: 25% off means you pay 75% (100% − 25%): 0.75 × $40 = $30. Either method gives $30. Strategy: convert the percentage to a decimal (25% = 0.25), find the discount, then subtract — or directly find the percentage you pay. Both approaches are reliable.
Source: ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning — Percentage Discount

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