The table shows the prices of a similar blazer from two different malls.
| Mall G |
Mall H |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $105 |
40% |
$160 |
15% |
- Which mall sells the blazer at a cheaper price? (G or H)
- How much cheaper is the blazer?
(a)
Selling price of the blazer from Mall G after discount in percentage
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
Price of the blazer from Mall G
= 60% x 105
=
60100 x 105
= $63
Selling price of the blazer from Mall H after discount in percentage
= 100% - 15%
= 85%
Price of the blazer from Mall H
= 85% x 160
=
85100 x 160
= $136
Mall G sells the blazer at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Mall H and Mall G
= 136 - 63
= $73
Answer(s): (a) G; (b) $73
