Question

Which coupon should Dan use to save the most money on a rocking chair originally priced at $66.00? 15% off any item or $10.00 off any chair

Answer 1

Given:

Original cos of chair = $66.00

Discount options:

15% off any item

or

$10.00 off any chair.

Let's find the discount using both options.

The option with the higher amount will be the best to save the most money.

• First option:

15% off

`\begin{gathered} (15)/(100)*66 \\ \\ =0.15*66 \\ \\ =9.9 \end{gathered}`

This option will help save $9.9

• Second option $10.00 off any chair

`\text{ \$66.00 - \$10.00 = \$56.00}`

This option will help save