SSAT Math Question 585: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 585
14. 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:
To find percent change, use the 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).