student handout: unit 1 lesson 2\npart c: sales tax and discounts\nyou are looking for the best buy in…
student handout: unit 1 lesson 2\npart c: sales tax and discounts\nyou are looking for the best buy in camping equipment! three models of tents are advertised in a flyer.\n1. predict which tent will be the least expensive. why do you think so?\n2. compare the prices of the tents by completing this table.\n| tent choices | discount = purchase price x %off | sale price = purchase price - discount | total paid = sale price x taxes |\n| a: regular price is $129.00 now 20% off | | | |\n| b. regular price is $189.00 now 1/4 off | | | |\n| c. regular price is $159.00 now 30% off | | | |\n3. was your prediction in #1 correct? yes no\n4. what is the total price of the most expensive tent?\n5. you have $125 to spend. which one(s) can you afford?
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Calculate discount for Tent A
Discount for Tent A = $129\times0.2 = 25.8$
Step2: Calculate sale price for Tent A
Sale price for Tent A = $129 - 25.8=103.2$
Step3: Calculate discount for Tent B
Discount for Tent B = $189\times\frac{1}{4}= 47.25$
Step4: Calculate sale price for Tent B
Sale price for Tent B = $189 - 47.25 = 141.75$
Step5: Calculate discount for Tent C
Discount for Tent C = $159\times0.3=47.7$
Step6: Calculate sale price for Tent C
Sale price for Tent C = $159 - 47.7 = 111.3$
Step7: Assume tax rate is 10% (not given in problem, assumed for calculation)
Total paid for Tent A = $103.2\times1.1 = 113.52$ Total paid for Tent B = $141.75\times1.1=155.925$ Total paid for Tent C = $111.3\times1.1 = 122.43$
| Tent Choices | Discount | Sale Price | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| A: Regular price is $129.00 Now 20% off | $25.8$ | $103.2$ | $113.52$ |
| B: Regular price is $189.00 Now 1/4 off | $47.25$ | $141.75$ | $155.925$ |
| C: Regular price is $159.00 Now 30% off | $47.7$ | $111.3$ | $122.43$ |
- Tent A might be predicted to be the least expensive because it has a relatively low - starting price and a decent discount.
- Based on calculations, Tent A is the least expensive, so if predicted Tent A, answer is Yes, otherwise No.
- The most expensive tent is Tent B with a total paid of $155.925$ (assuming 10% tax).
- You can afford Tent A ($113.52$) and Tent C ($122.43$) with $125$ to spend.
Answer:
- Tent A might be the least expensive due to its relatively low starting - price and discount.
- See table above.
- Depends on prediction in #1.
- $155.925$ (assuming 10% tax)
- Tent A and Tent C.