Matt has decided to purchase his textbooks for the semester. His options are to purchase the books via the Internet with next day delivery to his home at a cost of $175, or to drive to campus tomorrow to buy the books at the university bookstore at a cost of $170. Last week he drove to campus to buy a concert ticket because they offered 25 percent off the regular price of $16. The benefit to Matt of buying his books at the bookstore is _____.

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The benefit to Matt of buying his books at the bookstore is $5 because the cost of driving to campus to buy the books will be the same as if Matt had bought the books via the Internet for $175. However, if he chooses to buy the books on campus, he will save $5.

Matt Has Decided to Purchase His Textbooks for the Semester