PSLE Ivan and Abi bought some strawberry puffs. Each of them paid $226.10. Abi bought 7 more strawberry puffs as she used a 5% discount coupon.
- How many strawberry puffs did Abi buy?
- How much did Ivan pay for 1 strawberry puff?
(a)
The 5% discount is the savings that Abi enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 7 more strawberry puffs.
5% → 7
1% →
75100% →
75 x 100 = 140
Number of puffs that Abi bought = 140
(b)
Number of puffs that Ivan bought
= 140 - 7
= 133
Amount that Ivan paid for 1 strawberry puff
= 226.10 ÷ 133
= $1.70
Answer(s): (a) 140; (b) $1.70