The table shows the prices of a similar skirt from two different shopping centres.
| Shopping Centre K |
Shopping Centre L |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $150 |
20% |
$120 |
35% |
- Which shopping centre sells the skirt at a cheaper price? (K or L)
- How much cheaper is the skirt?
(a)
Selling price of the skirt from Shopping Centre K after discount in percent
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Price of the skirt from Shopping Centre K
= 80% x 150
=
80100 x 150
= $120
Selling price of the skirt from Shopping Centre L after discount in percent
= 100% - 35%
= 65%
Price of the skirt from Shopping Centre L
= 65% x 120
=
65100 x 120
= $78
Shopping Centre L sells the skirt at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Shopping Centre L and Shopping Centre K
= 120 - 78
= $42
Answer(s): (a) K; (b) $42
