The table shows the prices of a similar coat from two different malls.
| Mall Y |
Mall Z |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $100 |
20% |
$176 |
25% |
- Which mall sells the coat at a cheaper price? (Y or Z)
- How much cheaper is the coat?
(a)
Selling price of the coat from Mall Y after discount in percentage
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Price of the coat from Mall Y
= 80% x 100
=
80100 x 100
= $80
Selling price of the coat from Mall Z after discount in percentage
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Price of the coat from Mall Z
= 75% x 176
=
75100 x 176
= $132
Mall Y sells the coat at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Mall Z and Mall Y
= 132 - 80
= $52
Answer(s): (a) Y; (b) $52
