PSLE Julian and Lynn bought some apricot tarts. Each of them paid $359.10. Lynn bought 9 more apricot tarts as she used a 5% discount coupon.
- How many apricot tarts did Lynn buy?
- How much did Julian pay for 1 apricot tart?
(a)
The 5% discount is the savings that Lynn enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 9 more apricot tarts.
5% → 9
1% →
95100% →
95 x 100 = 180
Number of tarts that Lynn bought = 180
(b)
Number of tarts that Julian bought
= 180 - 9
= 171
Amount that Julian paid for 1 apricot tart
= 359.10 ÷ 171
= $2.10
Answer(s): (a) 180; (b) $2.10