Question

During a sale at a bookstore, Joseph buys a book at full price. He is given a 50 percent discount on a second book of equal or less value. If Joseph buys two books with full price values of $15 and $10 respectively, what is the total percent cost reduction during the sale of the two books ?

Answer 1

Answer:

3x-x+2=4

Step-by-step explanation:

$15 + .5($10), or $20 total.

Since the books normally cost $25 total normally, Joseph paid $20/$25%, or 80% of both books (saving 20%)

(searched up info)

Answer 2

Answer:

20%

Step-by-step explanation:

$15 + .5($10), or $20 total.

$20/$25%, or 80% of both books, saving 20%