PSLE Riordan and Tammy bought some apple scones. Each of them paid $89.10. Tammy bought 9 more apple scones as she used a 10% discount coupon.
- How many apple scones did Tammy buy?
- How much did Riordan pay for 1 apple scone?
(a)
The 10% discount is the savings that Tammy enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 9 more apple scones.
10% → 9
1% →
910100% →
910 x 100 = 90
Number of scones that Tammy bought = 90
(b)
Number of scones that Riordan bought
= 90 - 9
= 81
Amount that Riordan paid for 1 apple scone
= 89.10 ÷ 81
= $1.10
Answer(s): (a) 90; (b) $1.10