PSLE Nicole bought 2 fans of the same model at a sale. She paid $164.85 for them.
- What was the price of the fan before discount?
- Xavier also bought 2 such fans at the price before discount. How much more did Xavier pay than Nicole?
|
Fan 1 |
Fan 2 |
Total |
Before |
100% |
100% |
200% |
Change (Discount) |
- 35% |
- 60% |
|
After |
65% |
40% |
105% |
(a)
Amount that Nicole paid for the 2 fans in percent
= 65% + 40%
= 105%
105% → 164.85
1% → 164.85 ÷ 105 = 1.57
100% → 100 x 1.57 = $157
Price of the fan before discount = $157
(b)
Amount that Xavier paid more than Nicole
= 35% + 60%
= 95%
= 95 x 1.57
= $149.15
Answer(s): (a) $157; (b) $149.15