The table shows the prices of a similar blouse from two different stalls.
| Stall P |
Stall Q |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $120 |
40% |
$164 |
25% |
- Which stall sells the blouse at a cheaper price? (P or Q)
- How much cheaper is the blouse?
(a)
Selling price of the blouse from Stall P after discount in percentage
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
Price of the blouse from Stall P
= 60% x 120
=
60100 x 120
= $72
Selling price of the blouse from Stall Q after discount in percentage
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Price of the blouse from Stall Q
= 75% x 164
=
75100 x 164
= $123
Stall P sells the blouse at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Stall Q and Stall P
= 123 - 72
= $51
Answer(s): (a) P; (b) $51
