Question

There are three balls for 40 cents or six balls for 60 cents. What percent dose he save by buying one set of six ball instead of two sets of three balls

Answer 1

The persons saves 25% by buying one set of six ball instead of two sets of three balls.

Explanation:

Cost of 1 set of three balls = 40 cents

Cost of 2 sets of three balls = 40 cents × 2 = 80 cents

Cost of 1 set of six balls = 60 cents

Percent dose he save by buying one set of six ball instead of two sets of three balls :

=
`(80 cents-60 cents)/(80 cents)* 100=25\%`

The persons saves 25% by buying one set of six ball instead of two sets of three balls.