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Applications of Percent

Question 2 • TX-College Prep Math A

Georgia needs to buy flea treatment for her dog. Pet Store 1 is offering the flea treatment for 40 percent off their regular price of $33 plus an additional 25 percent off the sale price. Pet Store 2 is offering the same flea treatment for 55 percent off their regular price of $34 plus an additional 5 percent off the sales price. Which location is offering the better price and how much cheaper is it?

Answer
A
The flea treatment is $0.31 cheaper at Pet Store 2.
B
The flea treatment is $1.05 cheaper at Pet Store 2.
C
The flea treatment is $2.05 cheaper at Pet Store 1.
D
The flea treatment is $2.36 cheaper at Pet Store 1.

Explanation

At Pet Store 1, the price after 40% off is $33 × 0.60 = $19.80; taking another 25% off gives $19.80 × 0.75 = $14.85. At Pet Store 2, the price after 55% off is $34 × 0.45 = $15.30; taking another 5% off gives $15.30 × 0.95 = $14.535, or $14.54 rounded to the nearest cent. Comparing the displayed prices, Pet Store 2 is $14.85 − $14.54 = $0.31 cheaper.

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