document.write( "Question 989963: Jerilyn has a $10 coupon and a 15% discount coupon for her favorite store. The store has a policy that only one coupon may be used per purchase. When is it best for Jerilyn to use the $10 coupon, and when is it best for her to use the 15% discount coupon?
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If Jerilyn is buying an item that costs $10 or less, she's better off using the 15% coupon. Why? Let's use an example, let's say she is buying a T-shirt for $8. Let's say she hands in the $10 coupon. She just lost $2, because she paid for a $8 item with a $10 coupon.
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