PSLE Emma bought 2 fans of the same model at a sale. She paid $61.95 for them.
- What was the price of the fan before discount?
- Wesley also bought 2 such fans at the price before discount. How much more did Wesley pay than Emma?
|
Fan 1 |
Fan 2 |
Total |
Before |
100% |
100% |
200% |
Change (Discount) |
- 20% |
- 75% |
|
After |
80% |
25% |
105% |
(a)
Amount that Emma paid for the 2 fans in percent
= 80% + 25%
= 105%
105% → 61.95
1% → 61.95 ÷ 105 = 0.59
100% → 100 x 0.59 = $59
Price of the fan before discount = $59
(b)
Amount that Wesley paid more than Emma
= 20% + 75%
= 95%
= 95 x 0.59
= $56.05
Answer(s): (a) $59; (b) $56.05