Percent and Interest Problems

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Percent and Interest Problems

by swerve » Sun Jun 08, 2025 7:51 am

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Jack purchased a phone for \(\$1,500\) and paid tax at the rate of \(5\) percent, while Tom purchased a phone for \(\$1,200\) and paid tax at the rate of \(15\) percent. The total amount Tom paid was what percent less than the total amount Jack paid?

A. \(5\%\)
B. \(7\%\)
C. \(9\%\)
D. \(12\%\)
E. \(15\%\)

The OA is D
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