PSLE A book shop is having a book sale.
The 1st book is at 10% discount.
The 2nd book is at 40% discount.
The price of the 2nd book should be equal or lower than the price of the 1st book.
Sarah and Liam each bought two books at the sale.
- Sarah's books were priced at $19 and $21. How much did she pay for them?
- Liam paid a total of $33.60 for his two books. He paid $13.20 more for the 1st book than the 2nd book. What was the price of the 2nd book before discount?
|
1st book |
2nd book |
Total amount |
Original price
|
100% $21 |
100% $19 |
|
Discount |
- 10% |
- 40% |
|
Sale price |
90% |
60% |
? |
(a)
Selling price of the 1st book
= 90% x 21
=
90100 x 21
= $18.90
Selling price of 2nd book
= 60% x 19
=
60100 x 19
= $11.40
Total amount that Sarah paid
= 18.90 + 11.40
= $30.30
|
1st book |
2nd book |
Total amount |
Original price |
100% |
100% |
|
Discount |
- 10% |
- 40% |
|
Sale price |
90%
|
60%
|
|
Compare 1st book and 2nd book |
1 u + $13.20 |
1 u |
$33.60 |
(b)
Sale price of the 1st book = 1 u + 13.20
Sale price of the 2nd book = 1 u
Total amount that Liam paid
= 1 u + 13.20 + 1 u
= 2 u + 13.20
2 u + 13.20 = 33.60
2 u = 33.60 - 13.20
2 u = 20.40
1 u = 20.40 ÷ 2 = 10.20
Sale price of the 2nd book = $10.20
60% of the price = $10.20
100% of the price =
10.2060 x 100 = $17
Selling price of the 2nd book before discount = $17
Answer(s): (a) $30.30; (b) $17