PSLE Caden and Yoko bought some banana scones. Each of them paid $14.40. Yoko bought 3 more banana scones as she used a 20% discount coupon.
- How many banana scones did Yoko buy?
- How much did Caden pay for 1 banana scone?
(a)
The 20% discount is the savings that Yoko enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 3 more banana scones.
20% → 3
1% →
320100% →
320 x 100 = 15
Number of scones that Yoko bought = 15
(b)
Number of scones that Caden bought
= 15 - 3
= 12
Amount that Caden paid for 1 banana scone
= 14.40 ÷ 12
= $1.20
Answer(s): (a) 15; (b) $1.20