PSLE Jade bought 2 fans of the same model at a sale. She paid $161.70 for them.
- What was the price of the fan before discount?
- Ahmad also bought 2 such fans at the price before discount. How much more did Ahmad pay than Jade?
|
Fan 1 |
Fan 2 |
Total |
Before |
100% |
100% |
200% |
Change (Discount) |
- 35% |
- 55% |
|
After |
65% |
45% |
110% |
(a)
Amount that Jade paid for the 2 fans in percent
= 65% + 45%
= 110%
110% → 161.70
1% → 161.70 ÷ 110 = 1.47
100% → 100 x 1.47 = $147
Price of the fan before discount = $147
(b)
Amount that Ahmad paid more than Jade
= 35% + 55%
= 90%
= 90 x 1.47
= $132.30
Answer(s): (a) $147; (b) $132.30