Question

A local cable TV/Internet/phone provider charges new customers $129 for all three services, per month, for the first year under their "3 for 129" promotion. Joanne normally

pays $74 for her monthly home phone service, $59 for Internet service, and $69 for cable television
a. What are her percent savings if she switches to the "3 for 1299 plan? Round to the nearest percent.
b. If, after the first year, the flat fee for all three services is $139, what are her percent savings? Round to the nearest percent.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Amount paid by Joanne before promotion = 74 + 59 + 69 = $ 202

a) Amount saved if she switches to "3 for 129 plan" = 202 - 129 = $ 73

Percentage of saving =
`(73)/(202)*100` = 36.13 = 36%

b) Amount saved after the first year = 202 - 139 = $ 63

Percentage of saving =
`(63)/(202)*100` = 31.18 = 31%