PSLE Lucy bought 2 fans of the same model at a sale. She paid $278.60 for them.
- What was the price of the fan before discount?
- Eric also bought 2 such fans at the price before discount. How much more did Eric pay than Lucy?
|
Fan 1 |
Fan 2 |
Total |
Before |
100% |
100% |
200% |
Change (Discount) |
- 10% |
- 50% |
|
After |
90% |
50% |
140% |
(a)
Amount that Lucy paid for the 2 fans in percent
= 90% + 50%
= 140%
140% → 278.60
1% → 278.60 ÷ 140 = 1.99
100% → 100 x 1.99 = $199
Price of the fan before discount = $199
(b)
Amount that Eric paid more than Lucy
= 10% + 50%
= 60%
= 60 x 1.99
= $119.40
Answer(s): (a) $199; (b) $119.40