PSLE Victoria bought 2 fans of the same model at a sale. She paid $96.60 for them.
- What was the price of the fan before discount?
- Daniel also bought 2 such fans at the price before discount. How much more did Daniel pay than Victoria?
|
Fan 1 |
Fan 2 |
Total |
Before |
100% |
100% |
200% |
Change (Discount) |
- 25% |
- 60% |
|
After |
75% |
40% |
115% |
(a)
Amount that Victoria paid for the 2 fans in percent
= 75% + 40%
= 115%
115% → 96.60
1% → 96.60 ÷ 115 = 0.84
100% → 100 x 0.84 = $84
Price of the fan before discount = $84
(b)
Amount that Daniel paid more than Victoria
= 25% + 60%
= 85%
= 85 x 0.84
= $71.40
Answer(s): (a) $84; (b) $71.40