What's a better deal, buying something that is 50% off, or buying something that is 20% off then another 30% off?

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Alexander Buck

Mathematics

31 July, 12:12

What's a better deal, buying something that is 50% off, or buying something that is 20% off then another 30% off?

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Fisher · Answer 1

The better deal is buying something that is 50% off

Jaidyn · Answer 2

20% off then another 30% off

Step-by-step explanation:

u have 1/2x which is 50%

and then u have x-1/5x=4/5x*3/10=6/25

4/5-6/25=14/25=56% and

50%<56% there fore buying something that is 20% off then another 30% off is a better deal