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A book priced at USD25 is sold at a 30% discount at a bookstore. If the same book is sold online for USD20, buyers are given a 15% discount. Applying the concept of proportion, determine the better option for purchasing the book. Justify your choice. Write the result as 1 or 2 (1=bookstore, 2=online).
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