PSLE Lee and Tina bought some apple scones. Each of them paid $13.80. Tina bought 4 more apple scones as she used a 40% discount coupon.
- How many apple scones did Tina buy?
- How much did Lee pay for 1 apple scone?
(a)
The 40% discount is the savings that Tina enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 4 more apple scones.
40% → 4
1% →
440100% →
440 x 100 = 10
Number of scones that Tina bought = 10
(b)
Number of scones that Lee bought
= 10 - 4
= 6
Amount that Lee paid for 1 apple scone
= 13.80 ÷ 6
= $2.30
Answer(s): (a) 10; (b) $2.30