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What this question is testing
Objective: Solve multi-step percentage problems
Prompt focus: A 200 dollar medical supply order receives a 15 percent discount. What is the final price after the discount?
Why the correct answer works
170 dollars
Correct. The discount is 15 percent of 200, which is 30 dollars, and 200 minus 30 equals 170 dollars.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
First calculate the discount amount as a percentage of the original price, then subtract that amount from the original price.
Simple analogy
Think of solve multi-step percentage problems like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.