Question

The 20% off sale is a better deal than the $200 rebate or

$150 coupon for the $1,500 dining set. The Porters
budgeted $1,250 for a new dining room set. Explain why
this is the best deal for them. Are they under budget?

Answer 1

Yes, the Porters are under budget. The 20% off sale is the best deal because $1,500 times 0.20 is $300. $300 is a bigger discount than the $150 coupon and $200 rebate. $300 off $1,500 is $1,200, which is less than the amount budgeted.

Answer 2

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Step-by-step explanation:

The dining set cost $1500.

A 20% off sale present a discount amount equal to

=20/100 x $1500

=0.2 x $1500

=$300.

The 20% off sale has a savings of $300 compared to the $200 rebates or $150 coupon.

If the Porters budgeted $1,250, and the dining set is $1500, the 20% off sale will require them to pay $1,200, which is within their budget.