The table shows the prices of a similar jacket from two different malls.
| Mall A |
Mall B |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $100 |
30% |
$150 |
20% |
- Which mall sells the jacket at a cheaper price? (A or B)
- How much cheaper is the jacket?
(a)
Selling price of the jacket from Mall A after discount in percentage
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
Price of the jacket from Mall A
= 70% x 100
=
70100 x 100
= $70
Selling price of the jacket from Mall B after discount in percentage
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Price of the jacket from Mall B
= 80% x 150
=
80100 x 150
= $120
Mall A sells the jacket at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Mall B and Mall A
= 120 - 70
= $50
Answer(s): (a) A; (b) $50
