The following questions highlight how changes in numbers can be measured in both absolute and relative, or percentage, terms.
Two stores in a mall are having promotions. The first, Annie's Attic, is offering $10.00 off any purchase. The other, Betty's Breakables, is offering 35% off any purchase.
Each store offers a music box at a (non-discounted) price of $60 and a faux Ming vase for $30.00, as summarized in the following table.
Determine the promotional price of each item at each store.
Item
Original Price
Discount
(Dollars)
$10.00 Off
35% Off
(Dollars)
(Dollars)
A music box $60
$
$
A faux Ming vase $30.00
$
$
Suppose a friend of yours wants to buy a crystal candlestick. You remember seeing this item at both Annie's Attic and Betty's Breakables, but you do not remember the price.
What advice should you give your friend in this situation?