BECE Mathematics 2016 Paper

Concept:A percentage discount reduces the original price by a fraction of it. The cash price is the original cost minus the discount.Explanation:First, calculate the discount. $9\%$ of GH₵12,500.00 means $\frac{9}{100} \times 12500$.So, discount $= 9 \times 125 = 1125$.Thus, the discount is GH₵1,125.00.Now, subtract the discount from the original cost.Cash price $= 12500 - 1125$.Cash price $= 11375$.Answer:The cost of the car when payment is made by cash is $\text{GH₵}\, 11,375.00$.