Question

Scott wanted to bye a sofa,which originally cost $500. Store A was selling it for 20% off 6.5% sales tax. Store B was selling it for 30% off and no sales tax, but Scott was required to an $85 shipping fee. Which option would allow Scott to purchase the sofa for the LEAST amount of money?

A.Store A at $400
B.Store A at $426
C.Store B at $350
D.Store B at $435

Answer 1

435

Explanation:

Cost of sofa =$500

For store A

Discount =20% off

The amount of the discount is

=20/100*500

=0.2*500

=$100

6.5% sales tax

The amount of tax is

=6.5/100*500

=0.065*500

=$32.5

Total cost of the sofa

=500-100+32.5

=400+32.5

=$432.5

For store B

Discount =30% off

The amount of the discount is

=30/100*500

=0.3*500

=$150

Shipping fee $85

Total cost of sofa

=500-150+85

=350+85

=$435

Answer 2

B. Store A at 426

Explanation:

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