The table shows the prices of a similar blazer from two different shopping centres.
| Shopping Centre J |
Shopping Centre K |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $180 |
30% |
$140 |
25% |
- Which shopping centre sells the blazer at a cheaper price? (J or K)
- How much cheaper is the blazer?
(a)
Selling price of the blazer from Shopping Centre J after discount in percent
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
Price of the blazer from Shopping Centre J
= 70% x 180
=
70100 x 180
= $126
Selling price of the blazer from Shopping Centre K after discount in percent
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Price of the blazer from Shopping Centre K
= 75% x 140
=
75100 x 140
= $105
Shopping Centre K sells the blazer at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Shopping Centre K and Shopping Centre J
= 126 - 105
= $21
Answer(s): (a) J; (b) $21
