Georgia needs to buy flea treatment for her dog. Pet Store 1 is offering the flea treatment for 40 percent off plus an additional 25 percent off their regular price of $33. Pet Store 2 is offering the same flea treatment for 55 percent off plus an additional 5 percent off their regular price of $34. Which location is offering the better price and how much cheaper is it?

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Answer:The flea treatment is $2.05 cheaper at Pet Store 1. Step-by-step explanation:Pet store 1Regular price = $3340% off the regular price= 40% of $33= 0.4 × 33= $13.225% off the regular price= 25% of $33= 0.25 × 33= $8.25Total paid = $33 - $13.2 - $8.25= $11.55Pet store 2Regular price = $3455% off of the regular price= 55% of $34= 0.55 × 34= $18.75% off of the regular price= 5% of $34= 0.05 × 34= $1.7Total paid = $34 - $18.7 - $1.7= $13.6Difference in price = $13.6 - $11.55= $2.05The flea treatment is $2.05 cheaper at Pet Store 1.
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