PSLE Sean and Gillian bought some apricot croissants. Each of them paid $34.80. Gillian bought 8 more apricot croissants as she used a 40% discount coupon.
- How many apricot croissants did Gillian buy?
- How much did Sean pay for 1 apricot croissant?
(a)
The 40% discount is the savings that Gillian enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 8 more apricot croissants.
40% → 8
1% →
840100% →
840 x 100 = 20
Number of croissants that Gillian bought = 20
(b)
Number of croissants that Sean bought
= 20 - 8
= 12
Amount that Sean paid for 1 apricot croissant
= 34.80 ÷ 12
= $2.90
Answer(s): (a) 20; (b) $2.90