PSLE Harry and Shannon bought some apricot tarts. Each of them paid $8.40. Shannon bought 4 more apricot tarts as she used a 40% discount coupon.
- How many apricot tarts did Shannon buy?
- How much did Harry pay for 1 apricot tart?
(a)
The 40% discount is the savings that Shannon enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 4 more apricot tarts.
40% → 4
1% →
440100% →
440 x 100 = 10
Number of tarts that Shannon bought = 10
(b)
Number of tarts that Harry bought
= 10 - 4
= 6
Amount that Harry paid for 1 apricot tart
= 8.40 ÷ 6
= $1.40
Answer(s): (a) 10; (b) $1.40