Question

Reasoning Joanne cannot decide which of two washing machines to buy. The selling price of each is $720. The first is

marked down by 50%. The second is marked down by 30% with an additional 20% off. Find the sale price of each
washing machine. Use pencil and paper. Explain why Joanne should buy the first washing machine rather than the
second if the machines are the same except for the selling price.
The sale price of the second washing machine is $
(Round to the nearest dollar as needed.)
CT

Answer 1

Explanation:

First Selling price is $360, after mark down.

The second's selling price is $403, after both mark downs

Joanne should buy the first, because of the selling price after mark downs.