Question

A refrigerator is priced at $1,250. There are two options offered to reduce the price: either a 25% discount off the price or a rebate of $300. Which is the better choice, and what is the extra amount saved?

A.The 25% discount is better; it saves $12.50.

B.The rebate is better; it saves $12.50.

C.The 25% discount is better; it saves $75.

D.The rebate is better; it saves $75.

Answer 1

A.The 25% discount is better; it saves $12.50 is the correct answer.

Answer 2

A.The 25% discount is better; it saves $12.50.

Explanation:

Here, the given marked price of the refrigerator = $ 1250,

In first option,

Discount percentage = 25 %,

Thus, total discount = 25 % of the marked price

= 0.25 × 1250

= 312.5

Thus, the selling price = 1250 - 312.5 = $ 937.5,

In second option,

Discount = $ 300,

Thus, the selling price = 1250 - 300 = $ 950,

Since, 937.5 < 950

Hence, First option is better than that of second.

Also, total saving = 950 - 937.5 = $ 12.5

⇒ The 25% discount is better; it saves $12.50