The table shows the prices of a similar blouse from two different stalls.
Stall T |
Stall U |
Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
$155 |
20% |
$120 |
35% |
- Which stall sells the blouse at a cheaper price? (T or U)
- How much cheaper is the blouse?
(a)
Selling price of the blouse from Stall T after discount in percent
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Price of the blouse from Stall T
= 80% x 155
=
80100 x 155
= $124
Selling price of the blouse from Stall U after discount in percent
= 100% - 35%
= 65%
Price of the blouse from Stall U
= 65% x 120
=
65100 x 120
= $78
Stall U sells the blouse at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Stall U and Stall T
= 124 - 78
= $46
Answer(s): (a) T; (b) $46