Question

Your friend goes to the local market to buy food and water for your next journey. He finds a stall that has a 20% sale on all items. He spends $30 before the discount.
How much does the shopping cost after the discount?

Your friend says that 20% is not as good a deal as 1/4 . is he correct?

Answer 1

He spends $24 after the discount. Your friend is correct, 1/4 would be 25%.