The table shows the prices of a similar skirt from two different shops.
Shop U |
Shop V |
Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
$112 |
25% |
$180 |
40% |
- Which shop sells the skirt at a cheaper price? (U or V)
- How much cheaper is the skirt?
(a)
Selling price of the skirt from Shop U after discount in percentage
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Price of the skirt from Shop U
= 75% x 112
=
75100 x 112
= $84
Selling price of the skirt from Shop V after discount in percentage
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
Price of the skirt from Shop V
= 60% x 180
=
60100 x 180
= $108
Shop U sells the skirt at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Shop V and Shop U
= 108 - 84
= $24
Answer(s): (a) U; (b) $24