Jill Has a Fixed Budget and Buys All of the Items

question 44

Multiple Choice

Jill has a fixed budget and buys all of the items listed below. When will a 20% reduction in price cause her to change the amount she buys the most?

• A) scented candles, regular price is $25
• B) jasmine rice, regular price is $4/lb
• C) GAP jeans, regular price is $75
• D) flat-screen LCD TV, regular price is $400
• E) living room couch, regular price is $300

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