The table shows the prices of a similar blouse from two different stalls.
Stall X |
Stall Y |
Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
$160 |
30% |
$120 |
20% |
- Which stall sells the blouse at a cheaper price? (X or Y)
- How much cheaper is the blouse?
(a)
Selling price of the blouse from Stall X after discount in percent
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
Price of the blouse from Stall X
= 70% x 160
=
70100 x 160
= $112
Selling price of the blouse from Stall Y after discount in percent
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Price of the blouse from Stall Y
= 80% x 120
=
80100 x 120
= $96
Stall Y sells the blouse at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Stall Y and Stall X
= 112 - 96
= $16
Answer(s): (a) X; (b) $16