The table shows the prices of a similar sweater from two different boutiques.
| Boutique U |
Boutique V |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $180 |
15% |
$116 |
25% |
- Which boutique sells the sweater at a cheaper price? (U or V)
- How much cheaper is the sweater?
(a)
Selling price of the sweater from Boutique U after discount in percent
= 100% - 15%
= 85%
Price of the sweater from Boutique U
= 85% x 180
=
85100 x 180
= $153
Selling price of the sweater from Boutique V after discount in percent
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Price of the sweater from Boutique V
= 75% x 116
=
75100 x 116
= $87
Boutique V sells the sweater at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Boutique V and Boutique U
= 153 - 87
= $66
Answer(s): (a) U; (b) $66
