Question

Store A sells a watch for $50 and offers a 5% discount. Store B sells the same watch for $60 and offers a 20% discount. From which store should you buy your watch and why?

Answer 1

Store A sells the watch $0.50 less than B

Explanation:

Store A: 5% of 50 = $2.50 Therefore, store A sells for $47.50

Store B: 20% of 60 = $12.00 Therefore, store B sells for $48.00