factor/figure in
Hello, there
If I am paying for some groceries and a coffee at a grocery shop and, when the cashier tells me the price, I want to know if the coffe is included in this price, what could I say?
"Did you figure the coffe in?"
"Did you factor the coffe in?"
DO/DOES (do or does?) either of these work?
Thank you
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You could say "did you factor the coffee in?" but this sounds unusual
"Did you include the coffee?" sounds more natural
Usually, you use "factor" when there's a decision or thought process being made. For example, if you're thinking about buying a new house someone may ask "Did you factor in commute time (location to work)?"
"Figured" is more result focused. "I figured it was free anyways" "I figured this house was the best decision" So, "figured" is talking about the result of the decision or thought
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Is the coffee included in the price
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