Question

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John bought some Nikes at Foot Locker. They were $289.89 and he got them on sale for 20% off.

1. What was the amount of the discount?

2. What did he pay for the Nikes?

Sam bought the same pair at another chain. His were $299.99 and 25% off.

3. What was Sam's discount/savings on his shoes?

4. What did he pay after the savings?

5. Who got the better deal? And by how much?

Answer 1

John:discount was57.978, he paid231.912

Sam:discountwas74.9975, he paid 224.9925

Explanation:

28.989=10

57.978 =20 100%-20%= 231.912

29.999=10%

14.9995=5% 10%×2 + 5%=74.9975 100%-25%