The table shows the prices of a similar blazer from two different shops.
Shop D |
Shop E |
Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
$130 |
30% |
$160 |
35% |
- Which shop sells the blazer at a cheaper price? (D or E)
- How much cheaper is the blazer?
(a)
Selling price of the blazer from Shop D after discount in percentage
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
Price of the blazer from Shop D
= 70% x 130
=
70100 x 130
= $91
Selling price of the blazer from Shop E after discount in percentage
= 100% - 35%
= 65%
Price of the blazer from Shop E
= 65% x 160
=
65100 x 160
= $104
Shop D sells the blazer at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Shop E and Shop D
= 104 - 91
= $13
Answer(s): (a) D; (b) $13