SOLUTION: Packets of washing powder can be bought individually for 2.35 each or in bulk at a rate of 50 packets for 100 dollars. Calculate the saving possible when bulk buying 200 packets. E
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Question 317450: Packets of washing powder can be bought individually for 2.35 each or in bulk at a rate of 50 packets for 100 dollars. Calculate the saving possible when bulk buying 200 packets. Express this savings as a percentage of the individual cost of the 200 packets. Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Individually:
Bulk:
Savings:
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.
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You could save $70 buying packets in bulk.
Percentage:=14.89%
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