Question

Reasoning Kareem cannot decide which of two washing machines to buy. The selling price of each

is $520. The first is marked down by 50%. The second is marked down by 20% with an additional
30% 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

$368

Explanation:

The first washing machine is marked down by 50%, so its sale price is $520 - (50% of $520) = $260.

The second washing machine is marked down by 20%, plus an additional 30% off, so its sale price is $520 - (20% of $520) - (30% of $520) = $368.

Kareem should buy the first washing machine rather than the second if the machines are the same because it is cheaper. The sale price of the first machine is $260, while the sale price of the second machine is $368, which is more expensive.