PSLE Henry and Betty bought some apple scones. Each of them paid $52.50. Betty bought 9 more apple scones as she used a 30% discount coupon.
- How many apple scones did Betty buy?
- How much did Henry pay for 1 apple scone?
(a)
The 30% discount is the savings that Betty enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 9 more apple scones.
30% → 9
1% →
930100% →
930 x 100 = 30
Number of scones that Betty bought = 30
(b)
Number of scones that Henry bought
= 30 - 9
= 21
Amount that Henry paid for 1 apple scone
= 52.50 ÷ 21
= $2.50
Answer(s): (a) 30; (b) $2.50