The table shows the prices of a similar coat from two different malls.
| Mall K |
Mall L |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $160 |
30% |
$115 |
20% |
- Which mall sells the coat at a cheaper price? (K or L)
- How much cheaper is the coat?
(a)
Selling price of the coat from Mall K after discount in percent
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
Price of the coat from Mall K
= 70% x 160
=
70100 x 160
= $112
Selling price of the coat from Mall L after discount in percent
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Price of the coat from Mall L
= 80% x 115
=
80100 x 115
= $92
Mall L sells the coat at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Mall L and Mall K
= 112 - 92
= $20
Answer(s): (a) K; (b) $20
