Question

Lacy wants to buy the newest video game. She found the video game at three different stores for a price of $95.00. The stores are each having a sale.

Store M is offering $15 off the price of the game.
Store N is offering 20% off the price of the game.
Store P is offering 10% off the game and a $10 off coupon.
Which statement about the sales price of the video game is true?
Responses

A Store P has the best price at $75.50.Store P has the best price at $75.50.

B Store P has the best price at $76.00.Store P has the best price at $76.00.

C Store N has the best price at $76.00.Store N has the best price at $76.00.

D Store M has the best price at $80.00.

Answer 1

Compute each sale price from $95:

- Store M: $95 − $15 = $80.00
- Store N: 20% off → $95 × 0.80 = $76.00
- Store P: 10% off then $10 coupon → $95 × 0.90 − $10 = $85.50 − $10 = $75.50

Store P is cheapest at $75.50. Answer: A.