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8) Answer the question.
lggy wants to purchase a six-cylinder sports car that costs \( \$ 15,690 \). The dealer is offering either a \( \$ 3,500 \) instant rebate or \( 20 \% \)-off discount. Which incentive should lggy use to pay the lowest price for the car?
Step 4: Determine which incentive lggy should choose.
both-they are the same
neither
discount
rebate

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3. Compare the prices: 12190 (rebate) vs 12552 (discount)

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Step 1 :1. Calculate the price with the rebate: 15690 - 3500 = 12190

Step 2 :2. Calculate the price with the 20% discount: 15690 * (1 - 0.20) = 12552

Step 3 :3. Compare the prices: 12190 (rebate) vs 12552 (discount)

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