I despair humanity a.k.a. simple math is beyond some people

[donutsweeper]

The local supermarket has an instore coupon for 4 boxes of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese for $1. You must buy 4 boxes. The regular price is 89 cents per box.

I'm picking up my four when I see someone grab only 2. So I point out the coupon (handily attached to the shelf right in front of the mac and cheese) and mention the 4 for a $1 deal.

"But I only need two boxes for tonight."

"Well, yes, but it's more expensive to buy two than it is to buy four."

"Huh?"

"They're 89 cents each, so if you pick up two you'll spend $1.78. You'll actually save money if you buy four and use the coupon."

"But I only need two."

"Right, but the use by date is next summer so the mac and cheese will be good for another 9 months. You'll have plenty of time to use it."

"But I don't need four. I only need two."

"Yes, but you'll save money if you buy four. And you can either save the other two boxes for later or you can donate them to a food shelf or something."

"But why would I want to buy four boxes when I only need two?"

"Because it's $1.78 to buy two but only a dollar to buy four."

"But I don't need four."

*headdesk* After a few more attempts of explaining it I gave up. It really is not that difficult a concept, is it?

Comments

[skipthedemon.livejournal.com]

Well, some stores , at least around here, would still sell her the two boxes for 25 cents each. You don't have to buy the 4 to get the sale. *shrug*

[donutsweeper.livejournal.com]

sometimes sales are like that here. this one specified it wouldn't though, that you had to buy 4