73. Comparing Prices and Quality

Emily: Hi John! I need some new clothes. Want to come shopping with me?


John: Sure, Emily! I could use a new jacket. Where should we start?


Emily: Let’s start with this store. They have a good variety of clothes. Look at this shirt, it’s $30. What do you think?


John: It looks nice, but the material feels a bit thin. Let’s compare it with this one. It’s $45, but it’s made of cotton.


Emily: Yes, I can feel the difference. The cotton one feels softer and more durable. But $45 is a bit expensive. Do you think we can get a discount?


John: Maybe. Let’s ask. Excuse me, can we get a discount on this shirt?


Salesperson: Let me check. We have a promotion today, so you can get 10% off.


Emily: That’s great! How much will it be after the discount?


Salesperson: It will be $40.50.


John: That’s better. What about jeans? I need a pair. These ones are $50 and these are $70. What’s the difference?


Emily: The $50 pair is made of regular denim. The $70 pair is made of stretch denim. It’s more comfortable and fits better.


John: I see. But $70 is too much for me. Can we get a discount on these jeans too?


Salesperson: Unfortunately, there’s no discount on those jeans. But if you buy two pairs, you get 15% off on the second pair.


Emily: That’s a good deal if you need more than one pair. What do you think, John?


John: I think I’ll just get the $50 pair for now. Thanks for your help, Emily.


Emily: No problem! I’ll get the cotton shirt. Let’s pay and check out some other stores.