A specific model of computer servers are being sold by Company A for $27,000 each, offering trade discounts of 8% and 5% and by Company B for $35,900 each, offering trade discount rates of 12% and 3%.

a. Which company offers the servers for a cheaper price?

AA

BB

b. What further trade discount rate must the company with the higher price provide to match the lower price?

2

Skis are listed by a manufacturer for $890, less trade discounts of 35% and 18%. What further rate of discount should be given to bring the net price to $443?

3

Marissa paid $250.76 for a printer that she purchased after receiving trade discounts of 14%, 3%, and 2%.

a. What was the list price of the printer?

Round to the nearest cent

b. What single equivalent trade discount rate represents the series of discounts received?

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