PSLE Henry and Eva bought some apple tarts. Each of them paid $88.20. Eva bought 7 more apple tarts as she used a 10% discount coupon.
- How many apple tarts did Eva buy?
- How much did Henry pay for 1 apple tart?
(a)
The 10% discount is the savings that Eva enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 7 more apple tarts.
10% → 7
1% →
710100% →
710 x 100 = 70
Number of tarts that Eva bought = 70
(b)
Number of tarts that Henry bought
= 70 - 7
= 63
Amount that Henry paid for 1 apple tart
= 88.20 ÷ 63
= $1.40
Answer(s): (a) 70; (b) $1.40