SOLUTION: Trent can buy two half-gallon containers on ice cream on sale for $5.99. Each container regularly sells for $3.99. How much Trent save off regular price if he buys 4 containers

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Question 851676: Trent can buy two half-gallon containers on ice cream on sale for $5.99. Each container regularly sells for $3.99. How much Trent save off regular price if he buys 4 containers of Ice cream?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Trent can buy two half-gallon containers on ice cream on sale for $5.99. Each container regularly sells for $3.99. How much Trent save off regular price if he buys 4 containers of Ice cream?
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If he buys 2 containers at the discount price he
saves (2*3.99)-5.99 = $1.99
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If he buys 4 containers at the discount price he
saves 2*1.99 = $3.98
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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