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Budgeting and Being a Smart Consumer

Question 8 • General Financial Literacy - Brinkerhoff - 2000 - 2026/27

Shona is buying a rug for her room. Store A has the rug for $45 with a 10% discount. Store B has the same rug for $46 and is offering a $10 off coupon. The sales tax is 6% on either purchase. If Shona only has $40 to spend, which store will she purchase the rug from, and how much will she have left over?

Answer
A
Shona can afford the rug in store A. She will have $2.93 left over.
B
Shona can afford the rug in store B. She will have $1.84 left over.
C
Shona can afford the rug in store B. She will have $2.93 left over.
D
Shona can afford the rug in store A. She will have $1.84 left over.
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