SOLUTION: Mr. Jones was offered a radio by one firm at $80. less discounts of 20% and 10%; another firm offered him the same radio at $80. less 30%. Which is the better offer and by how much

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Question 251498: Mr. Jones was offered a radio by one firm at $80. less discounts of 20% and 10%; another firm offered him the same radio at $80. less 30%. Which is the better offer and by how much?
a) same price b) 1st, $1.60. c) 1st, $.80 d) 2nd, $1.60 e ) none of these
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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80*.8*.9=57.60
80*.7=56.00
answer D