PSLE Xavier and Emma bought some cherry tarts. Each of them paid $11.70. Emma bought 3 more cherry tarts as she used a 25% discount coupon.
- How many cherry tarts did Emma buy?
- How much did Xavier pay for 1 cherry tart?
(a)
The 25% discount is the savings that Emma enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 3 more cherry tarts.
25% → 3
1% →
325100% →
325 x 100 = 12
Number of tarts that Emma bought = 12
(b)
Number of tarts that Xavier bought
= 12 - 3
= 9
Amount that Xavier paid for 1 cherry tart
= 11.70 ÷ 9
= $1.30
Answer(s): (a) 12; (b) $1.30