PSLE Henry and Linda bought some strawberry tarts. Each of them paid $79.20. Linda bought 4 more strawberry tarts as she used a 10% discount coupon.
- How many strawberry tarts did Linda buy?
- How much did Henry pay for 1 strawberry tart?
(a)
The 10% discount is the savings that Linda enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 4 more strawberry tarts.
10% → 4
1% →
410100% →
410 x 100 = 40
Number of tarts that Linda bought = 40
(b)
Number of tarts that Henry bought
= 40 - 4
= 36
Amount that Henry paid for 1 strawberry tart
= 79.20 ÷ 36
= $2.20
Answer(s): (a) 40; (b) $2.20