Marnie purchased a dining room table and 6 chairs for $1,860.00 before discount and taxes. Kristen purchased a queen bed, dresser, 2 night stands, and a chest of drawers for $5,775.00 before discount and taxes. The tax rate is 8.2%.

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Marnie purchased a dining room table and 6 chairs for $1,860.00 before discount and taxes.  Kristen purchased a queen bed, dresser, 2 night stands, and a chest of drawers for $5,775.00 before discount and taxes.  The tax rate is 8.2%.

anonymous · Answer

After taxes,_____ received the greater percent decrease of _____% because of the sale.  The difference between the percent decrease that each shopper received after taxes is _____%.

anonymous · Answer

Before Taxes, Spend	Receive
$500.00 - $999.99	$100.00 off
$1,000.00 - $1,999.99	$250.00 off
$2,000.00 or more	$750.00 off