Question

Kohl's is having a sale on Levi jeans for 1/3 off. Target is also having a sale on Levi jeans for 1/2 off. Who is having the better sale?

A) Kohl’s.

B) Target.

Answer 1

Target (option b/second option)

Explanation:

We have to first convert the fraction rates into percentage rates. To change a fraction to a percentage, you can divide the numerator by the denominator then multiply the result by 100. Alternatively, you can multiply the numerator by 100 first then divide the result by the denominator of the fraction.

1/2 = 50%

1/3 = 33.33%

Now reviewing this data, we see that a 50% decrease of a price is more than a 33.33% decrease.

Answer 2

Option B: Target.

Explanation:

Kohl's sale

1/3 × 100= 33.3% off

While,

Target sale

1/2 × 100 = 50% off