The table shows the prices of a similar blouse from two different stalls.
| Stall J |
Stall K |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $100 |
40% |
$180 |
15% |
- Which stall sells the blouse at a cheaper price? (J or K)
- How much cheaper is the blouse?
(a)
Selling price of the blouse from Stall J after discount in percentage
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
Price of the blouse from Stall J
= 60% x 100
=
60100 x 100
= $60
Selling price of the blouse from Stall K after discount in percentage
= 100% - 15%
= 85%
Price of the blouse from Stall K
= 85% x 180
=
85100 x 180
= $153
Stall J sells the blouse at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Stall K and Stall J
= 153 - 60
= $93
Answer(s): (a) J; (b) $93
