Question

10 The price of a second-hand car is $6975.

Which of the three offers on the right is the best offer?
$900 reduction, 15% discount, pay just seven eights
Give a reason for your answer.

Answer 1

15%

it is the best because it is the option that offers the lowest price

Explanation:

900 reduction : 6975 - 900 = 6075

15% discount :

0.15 x 6975 = $1046.25

6975 - $1046.25 = 5928.75

7/8 x 6975 = 6103.13