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1. At a certain bookstore , the regular price of each book is 20 percent less than its list price. If during a sale the price of each book at the store was 15 percent less than its regular price, then the price of a book during the sale was what percent less than its list price ?

  • A. 30%
  • B. 30%
  • C. 30%
  • D. 30%

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Shortcut method:

±a±b±(ab/100)

=-20-15+(20×15)/100

=--32%

=32%  [(-) means price decreased/discounted]


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