Solve the problem. Round to the nearest cent.
-The list price of a car is $6,790. It is available at either a or a discount. Which discount gives the lower price? By how much?

Question

Solve the problem. Round to the nearest cent.
-The list price of a car is $6,790. It is available at either a  or a  discount. Which discount gives the lower price? By how much?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

For the 11ebb7d6_6d8c_a411_ad4c_0996e63813dc_TB8285_11 discount, we need to subtract 15% from the list price. 
$6,790 - 0.15($6,790) = $5,771.50

For the 11ebb7d6_6d8c_cb22_ad4c_77ba22adaa0e_TB8285_11 discount, we need to subtract $1,230 from the list price. 
$6,790 - $1,230 = $5,560

Therefore, the 11ebb7d6_6d8c_f234_ad4c_73ec38573c6d_TB8285_11 discount gives the lower price by $211.50. 11ebb7d6_6d8c_cb22_ad4c_77ba22adaa0e_TB8285_11 discount gives the lower price.
List price = $6,790
10% discount = 0.10 x $6,790 = $679
22% discount = 0.22 x $6,790 = $1,493.80

Using the 10% discount: 
Price after discount = $6,790 - $679 = $6,111

Using the 22% discount: 
Price after discount = $6,790 - $1,493.80 = $5,296.20

The lower price is $5,296.20, which is given by the 22% discount. 
Therefore, the correct answer is choice B.

Solve the Problem. Round to the Nearest Cent