Question

Which coupon should Jenna use to save the most money on an oil painting originally priced at $79.00? 40% off any itemor $40.00 Off one purchase of $75 or more

Answer 1

Given:

Original cost of an oil painting = $79

• Discount options:

40% off any item

or

$40 off one purchase of $75 or more

Let's find the coupon that should be used to save the most money.

• First coupon: 40% off

$\begin{gathered} \frac{40}{100}*79 \\ \\ 0.40*79 \\ \\ =31.6 \end{gathered}$

Using this coupon, Jenna should save $31.60

• Second coupon:

$40.00 off one purchase of $75 or more.

Since $79.00 is within this discount rate, that means, Jenna should save $40.00 using this coupon.