Question

georgia needs to buy flea treatment for her dog. pet store 1 is offering the flea treatment for 40 percent off their regular price of $33 plus an additional 25 percent off the sale price. pet store 2 is offering the same flea treatment for 55 percent off their regular price of $34 plus an additional 5 percent off the sales price. which location is offering the better price and how much cheaper is it?

• the flea treatment is $0.31 cheaper at pet store 2.
• the flea treatment is $1.05 cheaper at pet store 2.
• the flea treatment is $2.05 cheaper at pet store 1.
• the flea treatment is $2.36 cheaper at pet store 1.

Explanation:

Calculate the final price at Pet Store 1

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Calculate the final price at Pet Store 2

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Compare the prices to find the difference

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Answer:

• The flea treatment is $0.31 cheaper at Pet Store 2. (Correct answer)
• The flea treatment is $1.05 cheaper at Pet Store 2.
• The flea treatment is $2.05 cheaper at Pet Store 1.
• The flea treatment is $2.36 cheaper at Pet Store 1.