Question

At Supermart an IPod that originally sold for 74.99 dollars was discounted 25 percent in April and then another 15 percent of the already discount price in May. At Bigmart that same IPod that originally sold for 74.99 dollars was discounted 15 percent in April and then another 25 percent of the already discount price in May. Which store is offering the better price after both discounts are taken?

a. both
b. supermart
c. bigmart

Answer 1

Original price = 75 (Can be approximated, it doesn't change the answer)

Supermart:

First discount = 25% of 75 = 0.25*75 = 18.75 , Cost = 75 - 18.75 = 56.25
Second discount = 15% of 56.25 = 8.43 , Final Cost = 56.25 - 8.43 = 47.8

Follow the same procedure for bigmart, the one with a lower price offers the better price.