The table shows the prices of a similar shirt from two different malls.
| Mall V |
Mall W |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $140 |
15% |
$170 |
20% |
- Which mall sells the shirt at a cheaper price? (V or W)
- How much cheaper is the shirt?
(a)
Selling price of the shirt from Mall V after discount in percentage
= 100% - 15%
= 85%
Price of the shirt from Mall V
= 85% x 140
=
85100 x 140
= $119
Selling price of the shirt from Mall W after discount in percentage
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Price of the shirt from Mall W
= 80% x 170
=
80100 x 170
= $136
Mall V sells the shirt at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Mall W and Mall V
= 136 - 119
= $17
Answer(s): (a) V; (b) $17
