Jill bought 2 cases of computer paper (10 reams per case) on sale for $85.00 for both. The regular rate is: 1 case = $52.50. What was her savings amount on the cost of each ream?
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Detailed Explanation
Jill bought 2 cases (or 20 reams, because a case contained 10 reams) of paper for 85. This means that Jill was able to buy the paper at 4.25 per ream.
Had she bought it at the regular rate of 52.50 per case (10 reams, remember), the cost would have been 5.25 per ream (52.50 divided by 10).
The savings, therefore, was 5.25 - 4.25 = 1.
Had she bought it at the regular rate of 52.50 per case (10 reams, remember), the cost would have been 5.25 per ream (52.50 divided by 10).
The savings, therefore, was 5.25 - 4.25 = 1.
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