The table shows the prices of a similar shirt from two different shops.
| Shop U |
Shop V |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $100 |
20% |
$150 |
10% |
- Which shop sells the shirt at a cheaper price? (U or V)
- How much cheaper is the shirt?
(a)
Selling price of the shirt from Shop U after discount in percentage
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Price of the shirt from Shop U
= 80% x 100
=
80100 x 100
= $80
Selling price of the shirt from Shop V after discount in percentage
= 100% - 10%
= 90%
Price of the shirt from Shop V
= 90% x 150
=
90100 x 150
= $135
Shop U sells the shirt at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Shop V and Shop U
= 135 - 80
= $55
Answer(s): (a) U; (b) $55
