Question

Joanne cannot decide which of two washing machines to buy. The selling price of each is ​$720. The first is marked down by 50​%. The second is marked down by ​30% with an additional ​% off. Find the sale price of each washing machine. Use pencil and paper. Explain why should buy the first washing machine rather than the second if the machines are the same except for the selling price.

Answer 1

More expensive

Explanation:

FIRST WASHING MACHINE PRICE - $360

SECOND WASHING MACHINE PRICE - MUST NOT BE CHEAPER

$720 x 30% = $216

The additional percentage must make the washing machine more expensive than the first one.