Question

Gail can use her 12% employee discount once a week. Last Sunday, she bought a $45 sweater at 1/3 off and used her discount on the suit priced at $140. On which purchase did she save more money

Answer 1

Sweater: saved 15.33
Suit: saved 16.80
Answer: she saved more money on the suit

Answer 2

Statement 1 : Gail bought a $45 sweater at 1/3 off.

Discount in Sweater Purchase:

`(1)/(3) \; of \; 45 = (1)/(3) * 45 \; = \;(45)/(3) =\$15`

Statement 2: Gail can use her 12% employee discount once a week and used her discount on the suit priced at $140.

Discount in Suit Purchase:

`12\% \; of \; 140 =(12)/(100) * 140 = 0.12 * 140 = \$16.8`

Conclusion:

Discount in Suit Purchase ($16.8) is greater than Discount in Sweater Purchase ($15)