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Daily puzzle · 2026-10-26 · Systems of Equations

Mathbound Daily Puzzle — 2026-10-26 — Systems of Equations Solution

Level 1

An item costs 5252. After a 25%25\% discount (no tax), how much is paid?
  1. A.52
  2. B.40.00
  3. C.13
  4. D.39
  5. E.27

Answer: D

Key idea: Multiply by (1−d)(1-d).

Set it up: 52(1−25/100)52(1-25/100).

Solution: 3939.

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