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The manufacturer of a computer is offering two discounts on last years model computer. The first discount is a $200 rebate and the second discount is 20% off the regular price, p. (a) Write a function f that represents the sale price if only the rebate applies. (b) Write a function g that represents the sale price if only the 20% discount applies. (c) Find and . What does each of these functions represent? Which combination of discounts represents a better deal for the consumer? Why?
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The first step in solving 6.1 problem number 75 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: The manufacturer of a computer is offering two discounts on last years model computer. The first discount is a $200 rebate and the second discount is 20% off the regular price, p. (a) Write a function f that represents the sale price if only the rebate applies. (b) Write a function g that represents the sale price if only the 20% discount applies. (c) Find and . What does each of these functions represent? Which combination of discounts represents a better deal for the consumer? Why?
From the textbook chapter Composite Functions you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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