PSLE Paul and Nicole bought some blueberry tarts. Each of them paid $30.80. Nicole bought 6 more blueberry tarts as she used a 30% discount coupon.
- How many blueberry tarts did Nicole buy?
- How much did Paul pay for 1 blueberry tart?
(a)
The 30% discount is the savings that Nicole enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 6 more blueberry tarts.
30% → 6
1% →
630100% →
630 x 100 = 20
Number of tarts that Nicole bought = 20
(b)
Number of tarts that Paul bought
= 20 - 6
= 14
Amount that Paul paid for 1 blueberry tart
= 30.80 ÷ 14
= $2.20
Answer(s): (a) 20; (b) $2.20