The table shows the prices of a similar sweater from two different shopping centres.
| Shopping Centre Y |
Shopping Centre Z |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $130 |
30% |
$150 |
20% |
- Which shopping centre sells the sweater at a cheaper price? (Y or Z)
- How much cheaper is the sweater?
(a)
Selling price of the sweater from Shopping Centre Y after discount in percentage
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
Price of the sweater from Shopping Centre Y
= 70% x 130
=
70100 x 130
= $91
Selling price of the sweater from Shopping Centre Z after discount in percentage
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Price of the sweater from Shopping Centre Z
= 80% x 150
=
80100 x 150
= $120
Shopping Centre Y sells the sweater at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Shopping Centre Z and Shopping Centre Y
= 120 - 91
= $29
Answer(s): (a) Y; (b) $29
