goodsamathritan's answer to Merlion's Secondary 1 Maths Singapore question.

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Merlion
Merlion
3 years ago
Why isnt the total cost price 48 x 2 = 96?
goodsamathritan
Goodsamathritan
3 years ago
first sentence states that the two items were sold at $48 each. that’s the selling price, the price the customers pays.

cost price is the price paid by the shop owner to get the product.
Merlion
Merlion
3 years ago
Got it. Thanks
Merlion
Merlion
3 years ago
Thanks