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An advertisement in the local newspaper states that an iphone is on sale for 15% off the original price of $149.99. The advertisement claims that 15% off of $149.99 is a savings of $24.50. Round to the nearest penny.
• Is the advertisement correct in its claim? Explain.
• If you bought the iphone with the 15% off discount and had to pay 7% sales tax how much money would the iphone cost you?
What is
a) No, the savings is $22.50,
b) $136.41