Question

Jillian needs to buy a new laptop and finds these coupons for her favorite store.

office world sale!
all laptops - buy now and receive
a $100 rebate after purchasel
*you cannot use this offer
with any other coupons
office world sale!
receive
20% off
any one item!
the list price for the laptop she wants is $479.99. is it a better deal to use the coupon
for the $100 rebate or the 20% off one item? explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Answer: $100 Rebate

Explanation:

20% of 479.99

20/100=0.2

0.2x479.99=95.998

=96 dollars off

100-96=4

With the 20% off you lose $4 compared to the $100 rebate.

Better deal: $100 Rebate