Sue bought a toaster discounted from $45 to $38.Alex bought a mixer discounted from $189 to $161.Select the true statement. Sue received the larger percentage discount. Alex received the larger percentage discount. The two discounts were the same percentage.
Question
Sue bought a toaster discounted from 38.Alex bought a mixer discounted from 161.Select the true statement. Sue received the larger percentage discount. Alex received the larger percentage discount. The two discounts were the same percentage.
Solution
To determine who received the larger percentage discount, we need to calculate the percentage discount each person received.
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Calculate Sue's discount percentage: Original price of toaster = 38 Sue's discount = Original price - Discounted price = 38 = 7 / $45) * 100 = 15.56%
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Calculate Alex's discount percentage: Original price of mixer = 161 Alex's discount = Original price - Discounted price = 161 = 28 / $189) * 100 = 14.81%
Comparing the two percentages, Sue's discount percentage (15.56%) is larger than Alex's discount percentage (14.81%).
So, the true statement is: "Sue received the larger percentage discount."
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