PSLE Harry and Irene bought some apricot scones. Each of them paid $258.40. Irene bought 8 more apricot scones as she used a 5% discount coupon.
- How many apricot scones did Irene buy?
- How much did Harry pay for 1 apricot scone?
(a)
The 5% discount is the savings that Irene enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 8 more apricot scones.
5% → 8
1% →
85100% →
85 x 100 = 160
Number of scones that Irene bought = 160
(b)
Number of scones that Harry bought
= 160 - 8
= 152
Amount that Harry paid for 1 apricot scone
= 258.40 ÷ 152
= $1.70
Answer(s): (a) 160; (b) $1.70