PSLE Billy and Marion bought some chocolate chip scones. Each of them paid $62.70. Marion bought 3 more chocolate chip scones as she used a 5% discount coupon.
- How many chocolate chip scones did Marion buy?
- How much did Billy pay for 1 chocolate chip scone?
(a)
The 5% discount is the savings that Marion enjoyed. She used her savings to buy 3 more chocolate chip scones.
5% → 3
1% →
35100% →
35 x 100 = 60
Number of scones that Marion bought = 60
(b)
Number of scones that Billy bought
= 60 - 3
= 57
Amount that Billy paid for 1 chocolate chip scone
= 62.70 ÷ 57
= $1.10
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) $1.10