Question

Kareem cannot decide which of two washing machines to buy. The selling price of each is ​$480. The first is marked down by 30​%. The second is marked down by 20​% with an additional 10​% off. Find the sale price of each washing machine. Use pencil and paper. Explain why Kareem should buy the first washing machine rather than the second if the machines are the same except for the selling price.

Answer 1

mine says marked down by 30. then 10. then 20

Answer 2

1. $336

2.$345.6

Explanation:

First off the first machine is cheaper because of the 30% off of the total price rather than 20 off the price then another 10 percent off that price.