PSLE Elyse bought 2 fans of the same model at a sale. She paid $156.40 for them.
- What was the price of the fan before discount?
- Dylan also bought 2 such fans at the price before discount. How much more did Dylan pay than Elyse?
|
Fan 1 |
Fan 2 |
Total |
Before |
100% |
100% |
200% |
Change (Discount) |
- 35% |
- 50% |
|
After |
65% |
50% |
115% |
(a)
Amount that Elyse paid for the 2 fans in percent
= 65% + 50%
= 115%
115% → 156.40
1% → 156.40 ÷ 115 = 1.36
100% → 100 x 1.36 = $136
Price of the fan before discount = $136
(b)
Amount that Dylan paid more than Elyse
= 35% + 50%
= 85%
= 85 x 1.36
= $115.60
Answer(s): (a) $136; (b) $115.60