Chap 10 Percentages: Which is a better deal? (I) National Geographic Magazines

The National Geographic magazine is known for its high quality photographs taken by the award-winning photographers. As a resource for budding photographers in SST, the Media Club teacher, Mr Fong is considering having the National Geographic magazines made available to students.

To make the purchase, he has to make a proposal to the department to justify that he has identified the best deal for the school. He could go to the newstand to buy the magazine every month or subscribe the magazine at the annual basis.

Below are the information available available.

• Information published at the website of the National Geographic Store (Singapore Vivocity branch)
  
• Information published at the National Geographic website
• EmitAsia subscription information for National Geographic Magazine
  

Using the following format, help Mr Fong to put down his recommendation, together the necessary justifications for the best deal.

1. At the National Geographic Store, which is a better deal - To buy the magazine personally at the store or subscribe from the store? Why?

2. At the National Geographic Website, it charges $76 for 12 issues. How much does the subscriber pay for each issue? Is it giving a better or worse off deal compared to the store?

3. Based on the information at "EmitAsia",
(a) how much does one save for each issue if it is purchased through subscription?
(b) how much discount (in percent) does one actually save if purchased through subscription?

4. Put forward your recommendation.
E.g. We recommend Mr Fong to purchase personnal/ subscribe through the National Geographic Store/ Online subscription/ at the newstand because, by this mode of purchase because he is going to pay ..... (describe the amount he pays for each mode of purchase, hence do a comparison)

5. When making the comparisons, what challenges do you encounter?

Chap 10 Percentages: Which is a better deal? (II) Newsweek

The Newsweek magazine provides an overview of the happenings in the world in a weekly basis. The English department coordinator, Ms Zuraida, is considering making the copy available to the students.

To make the purchase, Ms Zuraida has to make a proposal to the department to justify that she has identified the best deal for the school. From the Newsweek website, she learnt that there are several options:


Click at the LINK to see more information.
At the subscription page, two options are offered: 1-year or 2-year subscription.

1. In the website, it was highlighted that one saves 62% by subscription. What is the price of a copy of the magazine available at the newstand?

2. Which is a better deal - the 1-year or 2-year subscription? Justify by how much would be saved if Ms Zuraida chose the better deal?

3. Without making comparsions of the price, which one - 1-year or 2-year subscription do you think people would normally go for? Why?

Chap 10 Percentages: Which is a Better Deal? (III)

Mr Yeo wanted to buy a portable hard-drive, Iomega Prestige (1TB) to store the multimedia productions by the students.

While he was surfing the Internet to look for a good deal, Mr Yeo chanced upon the eBrochure of the PC Show 2011 in June.

He exclaimed, "Oops! I missed a good deal!".

Next, Mr Yeo went to the Challenger Computer Store, site and found the same product but offering at a lower price!

(1) Mr Yeo is not a member of the Challenger Store. Find the percentage he saved, compared to another friend who bought the same device at the PC Show.

(2) If Mr Yeo decides become a member (at the point of payment) to enjoy the member's price. Find the percentage he saved, compared to buying at the PC Show.