Question

Two clothing stores are having a sale on all their dress shirts. Store A is charging $15 for each dress shirt. Store B is $18 for each shirt but giving customers a coupon for a $9 discount when they check out.

Which of the following statements is true?
A. Helen bought 4 dress shirts at Store A for $75.
B. Henry bought 4 dress shirts at Store B for $72.
C. Hank bought 3 shirts from Store A and paid the same as Holly paid for 3 shirts at Store B.
D. Buying dress shirts from Store A will always be cheaper than buying dress shirts from Store B.

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

A: Helen paid $60 at store A for 4 Dress Shirts

B:Henry bought 4 dress shirts at Store B for $63

D: (1 shirt)Store A with discount is $15 and at Store B (with $9 coupon) $9 , though it is true with one shirt, it is not certain this will happen with a greater amount of shirts.

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

When the steps are followed. They both pay the same amount