A refrigerator is priced at $1,250. There are two options offered to reduce the price: either a 25% discount off the price or a rebate of $300. Which is the better choice, and what is the extra amount saved?

A.The 25% discount is better; it saves $12.50.

B.The rebate is better; it saves $12.50.

C.The 25% discount is better; it saves $75.

D.The rebate is better; it saves $75.

Question

A refrigerator is priced at $1,250. There are two options offered to reduce the price: either a 25% discount off the price or a rebate of $300. Which is the better choice, and what is the extra amount saved?



A.The 25% discount is better; it saves $12.50.

B.The rebate is better; it saves $12.50.

C.The 25% discount is better; it saves $75.

D.The rebate is better; it saves $75.

taramgrant0543664 · Answer

So we have to figure out how much is saved in each case
1250x.25=312.5 saved
In the second case 300 is saved 
So 25% off is better as you save an extra 12.5

zairahernandez · Answer

Thank you really appreciate your help (: