The table shows the prices of a similar blouse from two different shopping centres.
| Shopping Centre S |
Shopping Centre T |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $110 |
30% |
$160 |
40% |
- Which shopping centre sells the blouse at a cheaper price? (S or T)
- How much cheaper is the blouse?
(a)
Selling price of the blouse from Shopping Centre S after discount in percentage
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
Price of the blouse from Shopping Centre S
= 70% x 110
=
70100 x 110
= $77
Selling price of the blouse from Shopping Centre T after discount in percentage
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
Price of the blouse from Shopping Centre T
= 60% x 160
=
60100 x 160
= $96
Shopping Centre S sells the blouse at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Shopping Centre T and Shopping Centre S
= 96 - 77
= $19
Answer(s): (a) S; (b) $19
