Which scenario is a better deal, show work. Levi jeans at regularly priced at $80 discounted for 20%. OR Macy's same jeans prices for $95 discounted 15% then an additional 10% taken off at the counter?

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Addison Cohen

3 February, 23:35

Which scenario is a better deal, show work. Levi jeans at regularly priced at $80 discounted for 20%. OR Macy's same jeans prices for $95 discounted 15% then an additional 10% taken off at the counter?

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Laci Hawkins · Answer 1

Levi jeans would total out to $64. Macy's jeans would total out to $71.25,

Therefore making Levi jeans a better deal.

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levi scenerio:

80*0.20=64

macys scenerio:

15%+10%=25%

95*0.25=71.25

Braiden · Answer 2

20% = 0.80

80 x. 80 = $64

15% = 0.85

10% = 0.90

95 X. 85 = 80.75

80.75 X 0.90 = $72.68

Levis jeans at regular price is the better deal