2005 AMC 12A Problems/Problem 4
Problem
A store normally sells windows at
each. This week the store is offering one free window for each purchase of four. Dave needs seven windows and Doug needs eight windows. How many dollars will they save if they purchase the windows together rather than separately?
Solution
For
windows, the store offers a discount of
(floor function). Dave receives a discount of
and Doug receives a discount of
. These amount to
dollars in discounts. Together, they receive a discount of
, so they save
.
See also
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