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This SAT Math Question Looks Easy. It's a Trap. #Shorts

Oct 20, 2026
A $100 jacket goes up 20%, then down 20%. What's the final price? It's tempting to say $100, but the 20% drop is taken from $120, so the answer is $96. The same percent up and then down always ends lower: (1 + p)(1 − p) = 1 − p². Save this for test day. More free SAT practice with explanations (300+ questions): https://open-exam-prep.com/practice/exams/academic/sat Practice question written by OpenExamPrep; not an official SAT item. Narration is an AI voice. #SAT #SATMath #DigitalSAT #SATPrep #Shorts
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