If a jewelry store wants to sell a necklace for $179.95 next week at a 50% off sale, how much is the price of the necklace this week? Choices
A) $71.98	B) $251.93	C) $287.92	D) $359.90	E) $449.88
Let the price of necklace this week = p   $359.90iscount for next week = 50%   (1-50/100)p = 179.95   =&gt;(50/100) p = 179.95   =&gt; p = 359.90   Answer $359.90
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If a jewelry store wants to sell a necklace for $179.95 next week at a 50% off sale, how much is the price of the necklace this week?