PSLE Sarah bought 2 fans of the same model at a sale. She paid $119.60 for them.
- What was the price of the fan before discount?
- Howard also bought 2 such fans at the price before discount. How much more did Howard pay than Sarah?
|
Fan 1 |
Fan 2 |
Total |
Before |
100% |
100% |
200% |
Change (Discount) |
- 35% |
- 50% |
|
After |
65% |
50% |
115% |
(a)
Amount that Sarah paid for the 2 fans in percent
= 65% + 50%
= 115%
115% → 119.60
1% → 119.60 ÷ 115 = 1.04
100% → 100 x 1.04 = $104
Price of the fan before discount = $104
(b)
Amount that Howard paid more than Sarah
= 35% + 50%
= 85%
= 85 x 1.04
= $88.40
Answer(s): (a) $104; (b) $88.40