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| Charges made by two companies for the same A/C | ||
| Company X | Company Y | |
| Price | $575 | $530 |
| Surcharge as a Percent of Price | 4% | 3% |
| Installation Charge | $82.50 | $93.00 |
The table above shows the various charges made by two companies for the same air conditioner. What is the total amount that can be saved on the purchase and installation of the air conditioner by dealing with the company that offers the lower total charge?
A. $41.60
B. $45.00
C. $50.75
D. $55.75
E. $61.25
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Total charges of company A: 575+0.04*575+82.5=680.5;
Total charges of company B: 530+0.03*530+93=638.9;
If we deal with company B, which offers the lower price, we can save 680.5-638.9=41.6 dollars.
Answer: A.
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