PSLE Harry and Xuan bought some apple scones. Each of them paid $70.40. Xuan bought 8 more apple scones as she used a 20% discount coupon.
- How many apple scones did Xuan buy?
- How much did Harry pay for 1 apple scone?
(a)
The 20% discount is the savings that Xuan enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 8 more apple scones.
20% → 8
1% →
820100% →
820 x 100 = 40
Number of scones that Xuan bought = 40
(b)
Number of scones that Harry bought
= 40 - 8
= 32
Amount that Harry paid for 1 apple scone
= 70.40 ÷ 32
= $2.20
Answer(s): (a) 40; (b) $2.20