Question

Sarah wants to buy a new laptop. Store A is currently selling the laptop for $1,640 with an additional 20% off. Store B is selling the laptop for $1,500 with an additional 10% off. Which store offers a better deal?

Answer 1

Store A

Explanation:

Store A offers a 20% discount which is equivalent to 0.20 x $1,640 = $328.

The laptop is therefore sold for $1,640 - $328 = $1,312 at Store A.

Store B offers a 10% discount which is equivalent to 0.10 x $1,500 = $150.

The laptop is therefore sold for $1,500 - $150 = $1,350 at Store B.

Therefore, Store A offers a better deal at $1,312 compared to Store B at $1,350.

Answer 2

Store A

Explanation:

If an item is 20% off, then you pay 80% of the price.

If an item is 10% off, then you pay 90% of the price.

Store A

80% of $1640 = 0.8 × $1640 = $1312

Store B

90% of $1500 = 0.9 × $1500 = $1350

Answer: Store A