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Max is trying to solve this problem:

Max is trying to solve this problem:-example-1
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Answer: B is correct

When it comes to finding how much the percentage applied is, Max’s reasoning is correct. However, when reading the original statement, it says 35% LESS THAN the price, meaning he needs to subtract the original price by the number he found.
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