The table shows the prices of a similar sweater from two different malls.
| Mall X |
Mall Y |
| Original Price |
Discount |
Original Price |
Discount |
| $170 |
10% |
$100 |
20% |
- Which mall sells the sweater at a cheaper price? (X or Y)
- How much cheaper is the sweater?
(a)
Selling price of the sweater from Mall X after discount in percent
= 100% - 10%
= 90%
Price of the sweater from Mall X
= 90% x 170
=
90100 x 170
= $153
Selling price of the sweater from Mall Y after discount in percent
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
Price of the sweater from Mall Y
= 80% x 100
=
80100 x 100
= $80
Mall Y sells the sweater at a cheaper price.
(b)
Difference in price between Mall Y and Mall X
= 153 - 80
= $73
Answer(s): (a) X; (b) $73
