PSLE Jack and Hilda bought some banana scones. Each of them paid $144.90. Hilda bought 7 more banana scones as she used a 10% discount coupon.
- How many banana scones did Hilda buy?
- How much did Jack pay for 1 banana scone?
(a)
The 10% discount is the savings that Hilda enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 7 more banana scones.
10% → 7
1% →
710100% →
710 x 100 = 70
Number of scones that Hilda bought = 70
(b)
Number of scones that Jack bought
= 70 - 7
= 63
Amount that Jack paid for 1 banana scone
= 144.90 ÷ 63
= $2.30
Answer(s): (a) 70; (b) $2.30