PSLE Howard and Shiyun bought some strawberry scones. Each of them paid $61.20. Shiyun bought 6 more strawberry scones as she used a 15% discount coupon.
- How many strawberry scones did Shiyun buy?
- How much did Howard pay for 1 strawberry scone?
(a)
The 15% discount is the savings that Shiyun enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 6 more strawberry scones.
15% → 6
1% →
615100% →
615 x 100 = 40
Number of scones that Shiyun bought = 40
(b)
Number of scones that Howard bought
= 40 - 6
= 34
Amount that Howard paid for 1 strawberry scone
= 61.20 ÷ 34
= $1.80
Answer(s): (a) 40; (b) $1.80