The table shows the prices of a similar jacket from two different boutiques.
| Boutique F |
Boutique G |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $156 |
25% |
$115 |
40% |
- Which boutique sells the jacket at a cheaper price? (F or G)
- How much cheaper is the jacket?
(a)
Selling price of the jacket from Boutique F after discount in percent
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
Price of the jacket from Boutique F
= 75% x 156
=
75100 x 156
= $117
Selling price of the jacket from Boutique G after discount in percent
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
Price of the jacket from Boutique G
= 60% x 115
=
60100 x 115
= $69
Boutique G sells the jacket at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Boutique G and Boutique F
= 117 - 69
= $48
Answer(s): (a) F; (b) $48
