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Question 10a

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The usual price of a water bottle sold at Shop A and Shop B was $20. During a sale, Shop A and Shop B gave different discounts. Jimmy wants to buy 8 water bottles. Which shop should he buy the water bottles from in order to save more? (3 marks)

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Answer: Shop A

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shop A discount % → 20% shop A after discount 1 bottle → (100 - 20)% x 20 = $16

shop A after discount 8 bottles → 8 x 16 = $128

shop B

bottle on 50% off or discount → (100 - 50)% x 20 = $10

1 group of 3 bottles → 2 usual price + 50% off = 2 x 20 + 10 = $50

number of groups for 8 bottles → 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2

remainder 2 bottles → 2 x 20 = $40

total → 2 x 50 + 40 = $140

Shop A would save more as need pay $128 compared to Shop B ($140)

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