The table shows the prices of a similar jumpsuit from two different shops.
| Shop C |
Shop D |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $128 |
25% |
$160 |
35% |
- Which shop sells the jumpsuit at a cheaper price? (C or D)
- How much cheaper is the jumpsuit?
(a)
Selling price of the jumpsuit from Shop C after discount in percentage
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Price of the jumpsuit from Shop C
= 75% x 128
=
75100 x 128
= $96
Selling price of the jumpsuit from Shop D after discount in percentage
= 100% - 35%
= 65%
Price of the jumpsuit from Shop D
= 65% x 160
=
65100 x 160
= $104
Shop C sells the jumpsuit at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Shop D and Shop C
= 104 - 96
= $8
Answer(s): (a) C; (b) $8
