The table shows the prices of a similar jacket from two different shops.
| Shop W |
Shop X |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $180 |
10% |
$140 |
15% |
- Which shop sells the jacket at a cheaper price? (W or X)
- How much cheaper is the jacket?
(a)
Selling price of the jacket from Shop W after discount in percent
= 100% - 10%
= 90%
Price of the jacket from Shop W
= 90% x 180
=
90100 x 180
= $162
Selling price of the jacket from Shop X after discount in percent
= 100% - 15%
= 85%
Price of the jacket from Shop X
= 85% x 140
=
85100 x 140
= $119
Shop X sells the jacket at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Shop X and Shop W
= 162 - 119
= $43
Answer(s): (a) W; (b) $43
