PSLE Jaslyn bought 2 fans of the same model at a sale. She paid $182.40 for them.
- What was the price of the fan before discount?
- Carl also bought 2 such fans at the price before discount. How much more did Carl pay than Jaslyn?
|
Fan 1 |
Fan 2 |
Total |
Before |
100% |
100% |
200% |
Change (Discount) |
- 25% |
- 55% |
|
After |
75% |
45% |
120% |
(a)
Amount that Jaslyn paid for the 2 fans in percent
= 75% + 45%
= 120%
120% → 182.40
1% → 182.40 ÷ 120 = 1.52
100% → 100 x 1.52 = $152
Price of the fan before discount = $152
(b)
Amount that Carl paid more than Jaslyn
= 25% + 55%
= 80%
= 80 x 1.52
= $121.60
Answer(s): (a) $152; (b) $121.60