SOLUTION: An electrician requires 250 energy saving light bulbs. He comes across four suppliers of these light bulbs. Electra sells the light bulbs at R123.00 each, with a R350.00 delivery

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Question 1198023: An electrician requires 250 energy saving light bulbs. He comes across four suppliers of these light bulbs.
Electra sells the light bulbs at R123.00 each, with a R350.00 delivery fee.
ZZZ Lighting sells the light bulbs at R140.00 with a 13% discount on the final amount, but with a R260.00 delivery fee.
Sparx sells the light bulbs at R255.00 each with a buy one, get one free offer & no delivery fee.
Finally, Brightex sells the light bulbs at R190.00 each with a third off the final amount and a delivery fee of R100.00
Which supplier offers the best deal for the electrician?

Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
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HINT: calculate each option separately; then compare.