Vincent has two coupons to an outdoor store.
Coupon 1: 35% off one item
Coupon 2: 15% with an additional $20 off one item
He wants to buy a new tent that costs $175. What statement BEST explains which coupon Vincent should use?
Vincent should use either coupon, because both options save 35%.
Vincent should use either coupon, because both options save 65%.
Vincent should use Coupon 2, because the final price is $3 less than the final price if he were to use Coupon 1.
Vincent should use Coupon 1, because the final price is $15 less than the final price if he were to use Coupon 2.
Vincent should use Coupon 2, because the final price is $3 less than the final price if he were to use Coupon 1.
Using Coupon 1, the price of the tent would be $175 - ($175 * 0.35) = $113.75.
Using Coupon 2, the price of the tent would be $175 - ($175 * 0.15) - $20 = $110.
Therefore, using Coupon 2 would save Vincent $3 compared to using Coupon 1.