Question

Situation: You want to buy three books that are on sale at 20% off. The original prices of the books are $2.50, $4.95, and $6.00. How much will you save?

Calculation With Distribution | Calculation Without Distribution
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Answer 1

$2.69

Explanation:

Distribution method:

.20(2.50, 4.95, 6.00)

(0.50, 0.99, 1.20)

Now add them up.

Non-distribution method:

$2.50 x .20 = 0.50

$4.95 x .20 = 0.99

$6.00 x .20 = 1.20

Add them up