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Mary and roberto bought identical backpacks at different stores. marys backpacks originally cost $65 and was discounted 25%. robertos backpack orignally cost $75 and was on sale for 30% off the original price.which backpack was a better buy?
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Mary's backpack: 25% of 65 = 0.25 * 65 = 16.25; 65 - 16.25 = $48.75
Roberto's backpack: 30% of 75 = 0.3 * 75 = 22.5; 75 - 22.5 = $52.5
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was a better buy because it was cheaper.
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