PSLE Cole and Sarah bought some apricot scones. Each of them paid $57.60. Sarah bought 4 more apricot scones as she used a 10% discount coupon.
- How many apricot scones did Sarah buy?
- How much did Cole pay for 1 apricot scone?
(a)
The 10% discount is the savings that Sarah enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 4 more apricot scones.
10% → 4
1% →
410100% →
410 x 100 = 40
Number of scones that Sarah bought = 40
(b)
Number of scones that Cole bought
= 40 - 4
= 36
Amount that Cole paid for 1 apricot scone
= 57.60 ÷ 36
= $1.60
Answer(s): (a) 40; (b) $1.60