The table shows the prices of a similar vest from two different shops.
| Shop H |
Shop J |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $110 |
20% |
$170 |
30% |
- Which shop sells the vest at a cheaper price? (H or J)
- How much cheaper is the vest?
(a)
Selling price of the vest from Shop H after discount in percentage
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Price of the vest from Shop H
= 80% x 110
=
80100 x 110
= $88
Selling price of the vest from Shop J after discount in percentage
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
Price of the vest from Shop J
= 70% x 170
=
70100 x 170
= $119
Shop H sells the vest at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Shop J and Shop H
= 119 - 88
= $31
Answer(s): (a) H; (b) $31
