The table shows the prices of a similar skirt from two different shopping centres.
| Shopping Centre F |
Shopping Centre G |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $156 |
25% |
$100 |
15% |
- Which shopping centre sells the skirt at a cheaper price? (F or G)
- How much cheaper is the skirt?
(a)
Selling price of the skirt from Shopping Centre F after discount in percent
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Price of the skirt from Shopping Centre F
= 75% x 156
=
75100 x 156
= $117
Selling price of the skirt from Shopping Centre G after discount in percent
= 100% - 15%
= 85%
Price of the skirt from Shopping Centre G
= 85% x 100
=
85100 x 100
= $85
Shopping Centre G sells the skirt at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Shopping Centre G and Shopping Centre F
= 117 - 85
= $32
Answer(s): (a) F; (b) $32
