Joe is shopping for a new computer. A computer can be delivered to Joe's home for $1,200. Alternatively, Joe can pick up the same computer at the warehouse for $1,000. How should Joe buy the computer?
A. Joe should drive to the warehouse if his cost of driving to the warehouse is greater than $200.
B. Joe should drive to the warehouse because the $200 he would save by driving to the warehouse is more than 10% of the purchase price.
C. Joe should drive to the warehouse if his cost of driving to the warehouse is less than $200.
D. Joe should drive to the warehouse because $1,000 is less than $1,200.
Answer: C
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