SOLUTION: Three dealers A, B, and C offer an article at the same list price. A allows a series of discount of 25% and 15%. B allows a series of discount of 10% and 30%, while C offers a sing

Algebra ->  Percentages: Solvers, Trainers, Word Problems and pie charts -> SOLUTION: Three dealers A, B, and C offer an article at the same list price. A allows a series of discount of 25% and 15%. B allows a series of discount of 10% and 30%, while C offers a sing      Log On


   

Question 884350: Three dealers A, B, and C offer an article at the same list price. A allows a series of discount of 25% and 15%. B allows a series of discount of 10% and 30%, while C offers a single discount of 36%. Then (which of the following is correct)
a. A's offer is best
b. All the offers are the same
c. B's offer is best
d. C's offer is best
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can pick any list price, so I'll
choose $100
----------------
Dealer A:
+100+-+.25%2A100+=+75+
+75+-+.15%2A75+=+63.75+
-----------------------
Deale B:
+100+-+.1%2A100+-+90+
+90+-+.3%2A90+=+63+
---------------------
Dealer C:
+100+-+.36%2A100+=+64+
----------------------
c. B's offer is best
( cheapest price )