The table shows the prices of a similar jacket from two different boutiques.
| Boutique N |
Boutique P |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $125 |
20% |
$160 |
35% |
- Which boutique sells the jacket at a cheaper price? (N or P)
- How much cheaper is the jacket?
(a)
Selling price of the jacket from Boutique N after discount in percentage
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Price of the jacket from Boutique N
= 80% x 125
=
80100 x 125
= $100
Selling price of the jacket from Boutique P after discount in percentage
= 100% - 35%
= 65%
Price of the jacket from Boutique P
= 65% x 160
=
65100 x 160
= $104
Boutique N sells the jacket at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Boutique P and Boutique N
= 104 - 100
= $4
Answer(s): (a) N; (b) $4
