PSLE Albert and Joelle bought some apple croissants. Each of them paid $98.60. Joelle bought 6 more apple croissants as she used a 15% discount coupon.
- How many apple croissants did Joelle buy?
- How much did Albert pay for 1 apple croissant?
(a)
The 15% discount is the savings that Joelle enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 6 more apple croissants.
15% → 6
1% →
615100% →
615 x 100 = 40
Number of croissants that Joelle bought = 40
(b)
Number of croissants that Albert bought
= 40 - 6
= 34
Amount that Albert paid for 1 apple croissant
= 98.60 ÷ 34
= $2.90
Answer(s): (a) 40; (b) $2.90