Question

Doughnuts at one shop cost £2.20 each. Doughnuts at a second shop cost 25% more. What is the difference in the cost of doughnuts at the two shops?

Answer 1

0.55

Explanation:

diference= 25/100*2.20=0.55

Answer 2

£0.55

Explanation:

Find the increase.

2.2 × (1 + 25%)

2.2 × 1.25

= 2.75

The second shop doughnuts cost £2.75.

Find the difference.

2.75 - 2.2

= 0.55

The difference is £0.55