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WAEC Mathematics 2025 Objective — Question 46

Question 46 of 51 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A woman received a discount of 20% on a piece of cloth she purchased from a shop. If she paid $525.00, what was the original price?

  • A. $675.25
  • B. $660.25
  • C. $656.25Correct
  • D. $616.25

Explanation

If she received 20% discount, she paid 80% of the original price. 80% of x = $525, so x = 525 x 100/80 = $656.25.

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