PSLE Glen and Emma bought some apple puffs. Each of them paid $11.40. Emma bought 4 more apple puffs as she used a 40% discount coupon.
- How many apple puffs did Emma buy?
- How much did Glen pay for 1 apple puff?
(a)
The 40% discount is the savings that Emma enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 4 more apple puffs.
40% → 4
1% →
440100% →
440 x 100 = 10
Number of puffs that Emma bought = 10
(b)
Number of puffs that Glen bought
= 10 - 4
= 6
Amount that Glen paid for 1 apple puff
= 11.40 ÷ 6
= $1.90
Answer(s): (a) 10; (b) $1.90