The table shows the prices of a similar blouse from two different shops.
| Shop P |
Shop Q |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $130 |
40% |
$160 |
20% |
- Which shop sells the blouse at a cheaper price? (P or Q)
- How much cheaper is the blouse?
(a)
Selling price of the blouse from Shop P after discount in percentage
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
Price of the blouse from Shop P
= 60% x 130
=
60100 x 130
= $78
Selling price of the blouse from Shop Q after discount in percentage
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Price of the blouse from Shop Q
= 80% x 160
=
80100 x 160
= $128
Shop P sells the blouse at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Shop Q and Shop P
= 128 - 78
= $50
Answer(s): (a) P; (b) $50
