| Toy Promotion |
1st item at 15% discount
2nd item at 40% discount
Price of the 2nd item must be
equal or less than the 1st item. |
- Gillian bought a glowstick and a doll set during the Toy Promotion. The usual price of the glowstick and the doll set was $12 and $18 respectively. How much did she pay for the 2 items?
- Eric bought 2 identical toy cars. The total discount for the 2 toy cars was $13.75. What was the price of each toy car before discount?
| |
1st item |
2nd item |
| Selling price |
100% |
100% |
| Discount |
- 15% |
- 40% |
| Final price |
85% |
60% |
(a)
Price to pay for the first item with discount in percent
= 100% - 15%
= 85%
Amount paid for the doll set
= 85% x 18
=
85100 x 18
= $15.30
Price to pay for the second item with discount in percent
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
Amount paid for the glowstick
= 60% x 12
=
60100 x 12
= $7.20
Total amount paid for the two items
= 15.30 + 7.20
= $22.50
(b)
Total discount in percent
= 15% + 40%
= 55%
55% of the price = 13.75
1% of the price = 13.75 ÷ 55 = 0.25
100% of the price = 100 x 0.25 = 25
Price of each toy car = $25
Answer(s): (a) $22.50; (b) $25
