ISEE Mathematics Achievement Question 267: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 267

13. A pair of shoes is offered on a special blowout sale. The original price of the shoes is reduced from $50 to $20. What is the percent change in the price of the shoes?

  • A. 60%
  • B. 50%
  • C. 40%
  • D. 25%

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A To find percent change, use this formula: % change = × 100. The original value is $50 and the final value is $20, so the difference is $30. × 100 reduces to × 100 = = = 60. The correct answer is (A).

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