company X price $75
surcharge as a percent of Price 4%
installation charge $82.5
company Y price $530
surcharge as a percent of Price 3%
Installation Charge $93.00
it shows the various charges made by two companies for the same air conditioner. what is the total amount that can be saved on the purchase and installation of the air conditioner by dealing with the company that offers the lower total charge?
a)$41.6
b)$45
c)$50.75
d)$55.75
e)$61.25
the answer is a.
please explain. thanks.
surcharge as a percent of Price 4%
installation charge $82.5
company Y price $530
surcharge as a percent of Price 3%
Installation Charge $93.00
it shows the various charges made by two companies for the same air conditioner. what is the total amount that can be saved on the purchase and installation of the air conditioner by dealing with the company that offers the lower total charge?
a)$41.6
b)$45
c)$50.75
d)$55.75
e)$61.25
the answer is a.
please explain. thanks.
