A shopping centre gave a discount of $5 for every $45 spent. Sabrina bought a vest and paid $210 after the discount.
- What was the price of the vest before the discount?
- What was the amount that Sabrina saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $45 spent
= 45 - 5
= $40
Number of sets of $40 spent
= 210 ÷ 40
= 5 r 10
Price of the vest before the discount
= 5 x 45 + 10
= 225 + 10
= $235
(b)
Amount that Sabrina saved
= 5 x 5
= $25
Answer(s): (a) $235; (b) $25