Question

Which phone plan has the better deal and why?

phone plan A = retail price : $500 cupon : 25% off sale price : x

phone plan B = retail price : $435 cupon : 50% off sale price : x

Complete the table above to calculate the better deal.

a . Plan A is a better deal because it is $40 less than Plan B

b. Plan A is a better deal because it is $10 less than Plan B

c. Plan B is a better deal because it is $10 less than Plan A

Answer 1

Phone Plan B is a better deal than Phone Plan A.

Explanation:

500 x 0.25 = 125

500 - 125 = 375

Phone Plan A = $375

435 x 0.50 = 217.5

Phone Plan B = $217.50

Phone Plan B costs $157.50 less than Phone Plan A.