The table shows the prices of a similar jumpsuit from two different shops.
| Shop K |
Shop L |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $170 |
10% |
$124 |
25% |
- Which shop sells the jumpsuit at a cheaper price? (K or L)
- How much cheaper is the jumpsuit?
(a)
Selling price of the jumpsuit from Shop K after discount in percent
= 100% - 10%
= 90%
Price of the jumpsuit from Shop K
= 90% x 170
=
90100 x 170
= $153
Selling price of the jumpsuit from Shop L after discount in percent
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Price of the jumpsuit from Shop L
= 75% x 124
=
75100 x 124
= $93
Shop L sells the jumpsuit at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Shop L and Shop K
= 153 - 93
= $60
Answer(s): (a) K; (b) $60
