PSLE George and Gabby bought some banana doughnuts. Each of them paid $43.20. Gabby bought 6 more banana doughnuts as she used a 20% discount coupon.
- How many banana doughnuts did Gabby buy?
- How much did George pay for 1 banana doughnut?
(a)
The 20% discount is the savings that Gabby enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 6 more banana doughnuts.
20% → 6
1% →
620100% →
620 x 100 = 30
Number of doughnuts that Gabby bought = 30
(b)
Number of doughnuts that George bought
= 30 - 6
= 24
Amount that George paid for 1 banana doughnut
= 43.20 ÷ 24
= $1.80
Answer(s): (a) 30; (b) $1.80