Question

At a shirt sale, Jackson sees two shirts that he likes equally well. Which is the better bargain, and why? Shirt 1: $33 w/ 40% off. Shirt 2: $27 w/ 25% off

Answer 1

Shirt number 1 because you have a bigger discount. 33*.060=19.80 and 27*.075=20.25 so shirt number 1 will be cheaper

Answer 2

Shirt 1: $33 w/ 40% off

33 x 40 /100 = 13.2$ the discount 
the price after discount 
33 - 13.2  = 19.8$


Shirt 2: $27 w/ 25% off 
27 x 25 /100 = 6.75$ the discount 

the price after discount 
27-6.75 = 20.25$ 

so the first shirt 19.8$ < the second shirt 20.25