An online store if 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. purchase of 2 shirts selling for $26 each will be charged as $44.20 after the promotion is applies.
B. purchase of 3 books selling for $15 each will be charged as $33.75 after the promotion is applied.
C. 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. purchase of 5 video games selling for $20 each will be charged as $85 after the promotion is applied.
C. 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.
Explanation:
For the pots ($20 each), the total cost would be $40. For the roasting pan ($35), the total cost would be $35. The total cost of the order before the promotion is applied would be $75. With a 25% discount applied to orders totaling $50 or more, the total cost after the promotion would be $56.25.