SOLUTION: Which coupon should and her used to save the most money on a toy rocket originally priced at $68? Save $25 on an item or take 50% off any item?

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Question 944365: Which coupon should and her used to save the most money on a toy rocket originally priced at $68? Save $25 on an item or take 50% off any item?
Answer by macston(5194)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Save 50% of $68 is $34 off (.50*$68=$34)
Save $25 coupon saves $25, so
ANSWER The 50% coupon saves more money.

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