A specific model of computer servers are being sold by Company A for $26,900 each, offering trade discounts of 8% and 5% and by Company B for $35,900 each, offering trade discount rates of 13% and 2%. a. Which company offers the servers for a cheaper price? A� B� b. What further trade discount rate must the company with the higher price provide to match the lower price? %

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A specific model of computer servers are being sold by Company A for $26,900 each, offering trade discounts of 8% and 5% and by Company B for $35,900 each, offering trade discount rates of 13% and 2%.
a. Which company offers the servers for a cheaper price?
A�
B�
b. What further trade discount rate must the company with the higher price provide to match the lower price?
 

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