PSLE Nicole bought 2 fans of the same model at a sale. She paid $50.40 for them.
- What was the price of the fan before discount?
- Fabian also bought 2 such fans at the price before discount. How much more did Fabian pay than Nicole?
|
Fan 1 |
Fan 2 |
Total |
Before |
100% |
100% |
200% |
Change (Discount) |
- 45% |
- 50% |
|
After |
55% |
50% |
105% |
(a)
Amount that Nicole paid for the 2 fans in percent
= 55% + 50%
= 105%
105% → 50.40
1% → 50.40 ÷ 105 = 0.48
100% → 100 x 0.48 = $48
Price of the fan before discount = $48
(b)
Amount that Fabian paid more than Nicole
= 45% + 50%
= 95%
= 95 x 0.48
= $45.60
Answer(s): (a) $48; (b) $45.60