Question

Jim wants to buy some new shoes. a local shoe shop has a pair for $59.95 with a 10% discount. another shop has the same pair for $75.99 with a 25% discount. determine the amount of the lower price.

Answer 1

First option: The adjusted price of this item is 90% of the original price due to the 10% discount.

Price = ($59.95)(0.90)
Price = $53.955

Second option: The adjusted price is 75% of the original price because of the discount amounting to 25% of the original price.

Price = ($75.99)(0.75)
Price = $56.99

Hence, the lower price is from the first choice.

Answer: $53.96