Question

A shopper seeking a bargain combined a 25% off coupon and brought enough money to cover 25% of the base price. Why did this shopper go home disappointed?

Answer 1

Let's pretend the base price is $100

If the shopper brings enough money to cover 25% of the base price then they are bringing $25

The bargain promises 25% off of the base price of $100, meaning that the bargain price will be $75

The shopper cannot purchase the item because they only brought $25 when they should have brought $75