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by hakyology » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:30 am
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.
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by 2008 » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:40 am
are you sure is 75$ and 530$ ??
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actually,

by hakyology » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:45 am
that's what the question was.
i do believe that there's something wrong with the figures.

i just want to share with others if others can get an answer.

thanks for trying.
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