You want to buy a TV that regularly costs $250. You can either buy the TV from a nearby store or from a store that's downtown. Relative to going to the nearby store, driving downtown involves additional time and gas. The downtown store, however, has a 10% off sale this week. Last week you drove downtown to save $20 on some concert tickets, a 15% savings. Should you drive downtown to buy the TV?
A. Yes, because you will save more than $20.
B. Yes, because you will save 10%, which is better than nothing.
C. No, because you will only save 10%, which is less than 15%.
D. No, because you will save more than $20.
Answer: A
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