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(a)
To calculate: The estimate cost of the total purchase before discount round to nearest ten when Shannon purchases two lamps for
(b)
To calculate: The amount of discount on the total purchase if Shannon’s membership earned her a coupon of
(c)
To calculate: The estimate total cost after discount on the total purchase if Shannon’s membership earned her a coupon of
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