PSLE Elyse bought 2 fans of the same model at a sale. She paid $106.40 for them.
- What was the price of the fan before discount?
- Flynn also bought 2 such fans at the price before discount. How much more did Flynn pay than Elyse?
|
Fan 1 |
Fan 2 |
Total |
Before |
100% |
100% |
200% |
Change (Discount) |
- 45% |
- 60% |
|
After |
55% |
40% |
95% |
(a)
Amount that Elyse paid for the 2 fans in percent
= 55% + 40%
= 95%
95% → 106.40
1% → 106.40 ÷ 95 = 1.12
100% → 100 x 1.12 = $112
Price of the fan before discount = $112
(b)
Amount that Flynn paid more than Elyse
= 45% + 60%
= 105%
= 105 x 1.12
= $117.60
Answer(s): (a) $112; (b) $117.60