An online store is offering a special discount. An order totaling less than $50 will receive a 15% discount, and an order totaling $50 or more will receive a 25% discount.
Which statement correctly describes purchases made at the store during this promotion?
A.
A purchase of 2 shirts selling for $26 each will be charged as $44.20 after the promotion is applied.
B.
A purchase of 3 books selling for $15 each will be charged as $33.75 after the promotion is applied.
C.
A purchase of 2 pots selling for $20 each and 1 roasting pan selling for $35 will be charged as $56.25 after the promotion is applied.
D
.
A purchase of 5 video games selling for $20 each will be charged as $85 after the promotion is applied.
The correct statement is C.
In this case, the purchase of 2 pots at $20 each would total $40 and the roasting pan at $35 would bring the total to $75. Since the order total is $50 or more, it would receive a 25% discount, making the final charge $56.25.