Question

Accessories Central is having a summer clearance on sunglasses. Maria wants to buy a pair of sunglasses that cost $48 with a 65% discount. The same pair of sunglasses costs $38 with a 55% discount at Shades, Inc. What is the price difference between Accessories Central and Shades, Inc?

Answer 1

Explanation:

First, find the cost of both pairs of sunglasses after the discounts

65% = 65/100 = 0.65

($48)(0.65) = $31.20

55% = 55/100 = 0.55

($38)(0.55) = $20.90

Then subtract the bigger cost (31.20) from the smaller cost (20.90)

$31.20 - $20.90 = $10.30

$10.30 is your price difference.