Ali bought 5 apples at a cost of Rs.5 each. What will be the percentage of discount if Sheeraz buys 9 apples at a cost of Rs.4 each?
Ali bought 5 apples at a cost of Rs.5 each. What will be the percentage of discount if Sheeraz buys 9 apples at a cost of Rs.4 each?
Explanation
To find the percentage of discount:
Original price per apple = Rs. 5
Sheeraz's price per apple = Rs. 4
Discount per apple = Original price - Sheeraz's price
= Rs. 5 - Rs. 4
= Rs. 1
Percentage of discount = (Discount / Original price) × 100
= (1 / 5) × 100
= 20%