Question

Nicole is looking for the best deal on a tablet that regularly costs $749. Help her compare the price of the tablet at a store

with the price on the store's website by completing the following.
(a) The store's website is offering the tablet at a 60% discount off the regular price. Ignoring tax and shipping, how
much would she pay for the tablet on the store's website?
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(b) The store is having a sale, offering a 50% discount off the regular price of the tablet. Nicole also has an
in-store-only coupon for an additional 10% off the sale price. Ignoring tax, how much would she pay for the tablet
at the store?
(c)
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Select the true statement.
Nicole would pay more for the tablet on the website.
Nicole would pay more for the tablet at the store.
Nicole would pay the same amount at the store and on the website.

Answer 1

a) $299.60

b) $337.05

c) Nicole would pay more at the store

Explanation:

a) 10% of $749 = $74.90

60% = ($74.90 x 6) = $449.40

$749 - $449.40 = $299.60

b) 10% = $74.90

50% = $374.50

$749 - $374.50 = $374.50

10% of $374.50 = $37.45

$374.50 - $37.45 = $337.05