Question

Mr. Dupee bought a novel at a bookstore on sale for 20% off its regular price of $29.99. Mr. Edgar bought the same novel at a different bookstore for 10% off its regular price of $25. Who received the better discount? EXPLAIN ANSWER PLEASE :3

Answer 1

Mr Dupee: $29.99x(1-20%)
                =$29.99x0.8
                =$24.00
 
Mr. Edgar: $25x(1-10%)
                =$25x0.9
                =$22.50
 
$24.00>$22.50
Mr. Edgar got a better discount.