Vivian purchasing it was version of a smart phone for $519.99 through a nationwi
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Vivian purchasing it was version of a smart phone for $519.99 through a nationwide product distributor. Before making the purchase, she found an electronic coupon that allowed her to take 15% off of the purchase price. At the time of online "check out" she redeemed her coupon. Following this redemption, a 5% shipping charge was added to the final cost. 1. First guess. Do you think Vivian is correct? Why? 2. Then, calculate. Now how would you respond to Vivian's question? Support your answer with a detailed mathematical explanation. 3. How do these results compare with the problem resolved in the discussion activity? Explain. Vivian purchasing it was version of a smart phone for $519.99 through a nationwide product distributor. Before making the purchase, she found an electronic coupon that allowed her to take 15% off of the purchase price. At the time of online "check out" she redeemed her coupon. Following this redemption, a 5% shipping charge was added to the final cost. 1. First guess. Do you think Vivian is correct? Why? 2. Then, calculate. Now how would you respond to Vivian's question? Support your answer with a detailed mathematical explanation. 3. How do these results compare with the problem resolved in the discussion activity? Explain. 1. First guess. Do you think Vivian is correct? Why? 2. Then, calculate. Now how would you respond to Vivian's question? Support your answer with a detailed mathematical explanation. 3. How do these results compare with the problem resolved in the discussion activity? Explain.Explanation / Answer
(a) Yes , Vivian is right
(b) The price which would be given by Vivian would be
$519.99 * 0.85 * 1.05 = $464.09
Hence , the decision made was correct
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