Question

Joanie decides to buy matching sweaters for herself and her 3 sisters. The regular price of the sweaters is $37. Joanie says if she buys four sweaters, two at the regular price and two on sale, she will save 40% off the total cost of the four sweaters at their regular price. Is Joanie correct?

Answer 1

Yes, it is possible if the sweaters on sale are $7.40 each.

Explanation:

The sweaters each cost $37. To purchase all four (for herself and 3 sisters) without a sale would be 4(37)= $148.

40% off the regular price would be 0.40(148)= $59.20 savings. She would spend 148-59.2= $88.80.

Is it possible to buy two regular price sweaters and two on sale for $88.80?

2(37)=$74. If we subtract from the sales total, 88.80-74=14.80. This means the two sweaters on sale must each be $7.40. It is possible to save 40%.