SOLUTION: Jane went shopping and spent $165. She had two options for a coupon to use. Option 1 she received $20 off, or option 2 she received 15%. Which would be the better coupon to use? Ho

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Question 936558: Jane went shopping and spent $165. She had two options for a coupon to use. Option 1 she received $20 off, or option 2 she received 15%. Which would be the better coupon to use? How much would her total be after using that coupon and paying 10% tax?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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discount with coupon:
165*0.15 = 24.75
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the 15% coupon is better than $20 coupon
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165*(1 - 0.15)*1.10 = 154.275
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answer:
total paid after 15% discount and 10% tax = $154.28
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