Question

An appliance store sells lamps at $95.00 for two. A department store sells similar lamps at five for $250.00. Which store sells at a better rate? How much better?

Answer 1

Answer:

Appliance store has better rate than department store.

Step-by-step explanation:

Appliance store gives 2 for $95

So price of 1 will be = 95/2 = $47.5

Department store sells 5 for $250

So price of 1 will be = $250/5 = $ 50

So as a buyer we are in profit when buy from appliance store because we are at a profit of $2.5 per lamp.

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