SOLUTION: Jim bought 20 rose bushes last week. The regular price is $5.00 per bush, but last week they were on sale at 2 for $8.50. How much did Jim save by buying the bushes on sale?
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Question 908487: Jim bought 20 rose bushes last week. The regular price is $5.00 per bush, but last week they were on sale at 2 for $8.50. How much did Jim save by buying the bushes on sale?
Answer by KlambinRonsentaswer(36) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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(20÷2)×8.50=85
20×5.00-85=15
So Jim saved $15 by buying the brushes on sale.
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