Scott wanted to bjy a sofa which originally cost $500.Store A was selling it for 20% off plus 6.5% sales tax. Store B was selling it for 30% off and no sales tax but scott was required to pay an $85 shipping fee. Which option would allow Scott to purchase the sofa for the least amount of money?

Store A offers the least amount for the sofa

Step-by-step explanation:

Cost of sofa =$500

For store A

Discount =20% off

The amount of the discount is

=20/100*500

=0.2*500

=$100

6.5% sales tax

The amount of tax is

=6.5/100*500

=0.065*500

=$32.5

Total cost of the sofa

=500-100+32.5

=400+32.5

=$432.5

For store B

Discount =30% off

The amount of the discount is

=30/100*500

=0.3*500

=$150

Shipping fee $85

Total cost of sofa

=500-150+85

=350+85

=$435

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