The table shows the prices of a similar blazer from two different malls.
Mall N |
Mall P |
Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
$150 |
10% |
$100 |
25% |
- Which mall sells the blazer at a cheaper price? (N or P)
- How much cheaper is the blazer?
(a)
Selling price of the blazer from Mall N after discount in percent
= 100% - 10%
= 90%
Price of the blazer from Mall N
= 90% x 150
=
90100 x 150
= $135
Selling price of the blazer from Mall P after discount in percent
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Price of the blazer from Mall P
= 75% x 100
=
75100 x 100
= $75
Mall P sells the blazer at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Mall P and Mall N
= 135 - 75
= $60
Answer(s): (a) N; (b) $60