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What is better when buying a $75 shirt?

a) A one time discount of 38%
b) A 14% discount followed by a 24% discount.
Which scenario gives the better buy?

How much will the shirt cost when given scenario (a) that gives a one time discount of 38%?

How much will the Shirt cost when giving scenario (b) that gives a discount of 14% followed by a 24% discount?

What is better when buying a $75 shirt? a) A one time discount of 38% b) A 14% discount-example-1
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Answer: A. A one time discount of 38%.

How much will the shirt cost when given scenario (a) that gives a one time discount of 38%? : $46.50

How much will the Shirt cost when giving scenario (b) that gives a discount of 14% followed by a 24% discount? $49.02

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