The table shows the prices of a similar sweater from two different shopping centres.
Shopping Centre H |
Shopping Centre J |
Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
$130 |
30% |
$170 |
10% |
- Which shopping centre sells the sweater at a cheaper price? (H or J)
- How much cheaper is the sweater?
(a)
Selling price of the sweater from Shopping Centre H after discount in percentage
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
Price of the sweater from Shopping Centre H
= 70% x 130
=
70100 x 130
= $91
Selling price of the sweater from Shopping Centre J after discount in percentage
= 100% - 10%
= 90%
Price of the sweater from Shopping Centre J
= 90% x 170
=
90100 x 170
= $153
Shopping Centre H sells the sweater at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Shopping Centre J and Shopping Centre H
= 153 - 91
= $62
Answer(s): (a) H; (b) $62