PSLE Usha bought 2 fans of the same model at a sale. She paid $94.30 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 Usha?
|
Fan 1 |
Fan 2 |
Total |
Before |
100% |
100% |
200% |
Change (Discount) |
- 35% |
- 50% |
|
After |
65% |
50% |
115% |
(a)
Amount that Usha paid for the 2 fans in percent
= 65% + 50%
= 115%
115% → 94.30
1% → 94.30 ÷ 115 = 0.82
100% → 100 x 0.82 = $82
Price of the fan before discount = $82
(b)
Amount that Flynn paid more than Usha
= 35% + 50%
= 85%
= 85 x 0.82
= $69.70
Answer(s): (a) $82; (b) $69.70