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 percent off sale this week. Last week you drove downtown to save $20 on some concert tickets, a 15 percent savings. Should you drive downtown to buy the TV?
A. No, because you will save more than $20.
B. Yes, because you will save more than $20.
C. No, because you will only save 10 percent, which is less than 15 percent.
D. Yes, because you will save 10 percent, which is better than nothing.
Answer: B
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