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Variant 0

DifficultyLevel

592

Question

Jarren is buying a spare tyre for his car.

The table below lists the original price and the amount of discount on a single tyre at four different tyre retailers.


Tyre Prices

Shop Original price Discount
A $40 40%
B $36 25%
C $29 15\dfrac{1}{5}
D $28 $3 off


Which shop has the lowest sale price for the tyre?

Worked Solution

Consider the sale price at each shop:

A = 40 − (40% ×\times 40) = 40 −- 16 = $24

B = 36 − (25% ×\times 36) = 36 −- 9 = $27

C = 29 − (20% ×\times 29) = 29 −- 5.80 = $23.20

D = 28 − 3 = $25

∴\therefore Shop C has the lowest price.

Question Type

Multiple Choice (One Answer)

Variables

Variable nameVariable value
question
Jarren is buying a spare tyre for his car. The table below lists the original price and the amount of discount on a single tyre at four different tyre retailers.
>>Tyre Prices >>| Shop | Original price | Discount | |:-:|:-:|:-:| | A | $40 | 40%| | B | $36 | 25%| | C | $29| $\dfrac{1}{5}$ | D | $28| $3 off|

Which shop has the lowest sale price for the tyre?
workedSolution
Consider the sale price at each shop: A = 40 − (40% $\times$ 40) = 40 $-$ 16 = $24 B = 36 − (25% $\times$ 36) = 36 $-$ 9 = $27 C = 29 − (20% $\times$ 29) = 29 $-$ 5.80 = $23.20 D = 28 − 3 = $25 $\therefore$ Shop {{{correctAnswer}}} has the lowest price.
correctAnswer
C

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x

B

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C

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D

Variant 1

DifficultyLevel

594

Question

Bec is buying 40 kilograms of dry dog food for her bullmastiff.

The table below lists the original price and the amount of discount on a 40 kilogram bag of dry dog food at four different pet stores.


40 kg Dry Dog Food Prices

Shop Original price Discount
A $220 20%
B $245 25%
C $250 15\dfrac{1}{5}
D $230 $35 off


Which pet store has the lowest sale price for the 40kg bag of dog food?

Worked Solution

Consider the sale price at each shop:

A = 220 − (20% ×\times 220) = 220 −- 44 = $176

B = 245 − (25% ×\times 245) = 245 −- 61.25 = $183.75

C = 250 − (20% ×\times 250) = 250 −- 50= $200

D = 230 − 35 = $195

∴\therefore Shop A has the lowest price.

Question Type

Multiple Choice (One Answer)

Variables

Variable nameVariable value
question
Bec is buying 40 kilograms of dry dog food for her bullmastiff. The table below lists the original price and the amount of discount on a 40 kilogram bag of dry dog food at four different pet stores.
>>40 kg Dry Dog Food Prices >>| Shop | Original price | Discount | |:-:|:-:|:-:| | A | $220 | 20%| | B | $245 | 25%| | C | $250| $\dfrac{1}{5}$ | D | $230| $35 off|

Which pet store has the lowest sale price for the 40kg bag of dog food?
workedSolution
Consider the sale price at each shop: A = 220 − (20% $\times$ 220) = 220 $-$ 44 = $176 B = 245 − (25% $\times$ 245) = 245 $-$ 61.25 = $183.75 C = 250 − (20% $\times$ 250) = 250 $-$ 50= $200 D = 230 − 35 = $195 $\therefore$ Shop {{{correctAnswer}}} has the lowest price.
correctAnswer
A

Answers

Is Correct?Answer
✓

A

x

B

x

C

x

D

Variant 2

DifficultyLevel

593

Question

Arnold is buying protein powder.

The table below lists the original price and the amount of discount on a container of protein powder at four different supplement stores.


Protein Powder Prices

Shop Original price Discount
A $75 10%
B $85 20%
C $92 14\dfrac{1}{4}
D $80 $11.50 off


Which shop has the lowest sale price for the protein powder?

Worked Solution

Consider the sale price at each shop:

A = 75 − (10% ×\times 75) = 75 −- 7.50 = $67.50

B = 85 − (20% ×\times 85) = 85 −- 17 = $68

C = 92 − (25% ×\times 92) = 92 −- 23 = $69

D = 80 − 11.50 = $68.50

∴\therefore Shop A has the lowest price.

Question Type

Multiple Choice (One Answer)

Variables

Variable nameVariable value
question
Arnold is buying protein powder. The table below lists the original price and the amount of discount on a container of protein powder at four different supplement stores.
>>Protein Powder Prices >>| Shop | Original price | Discount | |:-:|:-:|:-:| | A | $75 | 10%| | B | $85 | 20%| | C | $92| $\dfrac{1}{4}$ | D | $80| $11.50 off|

Which shop has the lowest sale price for the protein powder?
workedSolution
Consider the sale price at each shop: A = 75 − (10% $\times$ 75) = 75 $-$ 7.50 = $67.50 B = 85 − (20% $\times$ 85) = 85 $-$ 17 = $68 C = 92 − (25% $\times$ 92) = 92 $-$ 23 = $69 D = 80 − 11.50 = $68.50 $\therefore$ Shop {{{correctAnswer}}} has the lowest price.
correctAnswer
A

Answers

Is Correct?Answer
✓

A

x

B

x

C

x

D

Variant 3

DifficultyLevel

603

Question

Jake is buying a 2 person pop up tent.

The table below lists the original price and the amount of discount on a 2 person tent at four different camping supply retailers.


Tent Prices

Shop Original price Discount
A $199 12%
B $250 30%
C $220 15\dfrac{1}{5}
D $210 $33 off


Which shop has the lowest sale price for the tent?

Worked Solution

Consider the sale price at each shop:

A = 199 − (12% ×\times 199) = 199 −- 23.88 = $175.12

B = 250 − (30% ×\times 250) = 250 −- 75 = $175

C = 220 − (20% ×\times 220) = 220 −- 44 = $176

D = 210 − 33 = $177

∴\therefore Shop B has the lowest price.

Question Type

Multiple Choice (One Answer)

Variables

Variable nameVariable value
question
Jake is buying a 2 person pop up tent. The table below lists the original price and the amount of discount on a 2 person tent at four different camping supply retailers.
>>Tent Prices >>| Shop | Original price | Discount | |:-:|:-:|:-:| | A | $199 | 12%| | B | $250 | 30%| | C | $220| $\dfrac{1}{5}$ | D | $210| $33 off|

Which shop has the lowest sale price for the tent?
workedSolution
Consider the sale price at each shop: A = 199 − (12% $\times$ 199) = 199 $-$ 23.88 = $175.12 B = 250 − (30% $\times$ 250) = 250 $-$ 75 = $175 C = 220 − (20% $\times$ 220) = 220 $-$ 44 = $176 D = 210 − 33 = $177 $\therefore$ Shop {{{correctAnswer}}} has the lowest price.
correctAnswer
B

Answers

Is Correct?Answer
x

A

✓

B

x

C

x

D

Variant 4

DifficultyLevel

601

Question

Fleetwood is buying an acoustic drum kit.

The table below lists the original price and the amount of discount on a drum kit at four different music retailer stores.


Drum Kit Prices

Shop Original price Discount
A $1195 15%
B $1250 20%
C $1350 14\dfrac{1}{4}
D $1299 $285 off


Which shop has the lowest sale price for the drum kit?

Worked Solution

Consider the sale price at each shop:

A = 1195 − (15% ×\times 1195) = 1195 −- 179.25 = $1015.75

B = 1250 − (20% ×\times 1250) = 1250 −- 250 = $1000

C = 1350 − (25% ×\times 1350) = 1350 −- 337.50 = $1012.50

D = 1299 − 285 = $1014

∴\therefore Shop B has the lowest price.

Question Type

Multiple Choice (One Answer)

Variables

Variable nameVariable value
question
Fleetwood is buying an acoustic drum kit. The table below lists the original price and the amount of discount on a drum kit at four different music retailer stores.
>>Drum Kit Prices >>| Shop | Original price | Discount | |:-:|:-:|:-:| | A | $1195 | 15%| | B | $1250 | 20%| | C | $1350| $\dfrac{1}{4}$ | D | $1299| $285 off|

Which shop has the lowest sale price for the drum kit?
workedSolution
Consider the sale price at each shop: A = 1195 − (15% $\times$ 1195) = 1195 $-$ 179.25 = $1015.75 B = 1250 − (20% $\times$ 1250) = 1250 $-$ 250 = $1000 C = 1350 − (25% $\times$ 1350) = 1350 $-$ 337.50 = $1012.50 D = 1299 − 285 = $1014 $\therefore$ Shop {{{correctAnswer}}} has the lowest price.
correctAnswer
B

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Is Correct?Answer
x

A

✓

B

x

C

x

D

Variant 5

DifficultyLevel

597

Question

Harvey is buying a trampoline for his grandson's birthday.

The table below lists the original price and the amount of discount on the trampoline at four different online stores.


Trampoline Prices

Shop Original price Discount
A $1320 10%
B $1480 25%
C $1250 110\dfrac{1}{10}
D $1699 $600 off


Which online store has the lowest sale price for the trampoline?

Worked Solution

Consider the sale price at each shop:

A = 1320 − (10% ×\times 1320) = 1320 −- 132 = $1188

B = 1480 − (25% ×\times 1480) = 1480 −- 370 = $1110

C = 1250 − (10% ×\times 1250) = 1250 −- 125 = $1125

D = 1699 − 600 = $1099

∴\therefore Shop D has the lowest price.

Question Type

Multiple Choice (One Answer)

Variables

Variable nameVariable value
question
Harvey is buying a trampoline for his grandson's birthday. The table below lists the original price and the amount of discount on the trampoline at four different online stores.
>>Trampoline Prices >>| Shop | Original price | Discount | |:-:|:-:|:-:| | A | $1320 | 10%| | B | $1480 | 25%| | C | $1250| $\dfrac{1}{10}$ | D | $1699| $600 off|

Which online store has the lowest sale price for the trampoline?
workedSolution
Consider the sale price at each shop: A = 1320 − (10% $\times$ 1320) = 1320 $-$ 132 = $1188 B = 1480 − (25% $\times$ 1480) = 1480 $-$ 370 = $1110 C = 1250 − (10% $\times$ 1250) = 1250 $-$ 125 = $1125 D = 1699 − 600 = $1099 $\therefore$ Shop {{{correctAnswer}}} has the lowest price.
correctAnswer
D

Answers

Is Correct?Answer
x

A

x

B

x

C

✓

D

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