Bryan pays for a television set at a discount of 5%.
Adam pays for the same television set at a discount of 35%.
Bryan pays $1440 more than Adam.
What is the usual price of the television set?
|
Bryan |
Adam |
Difference |
Discount in % |
5% |
35% |
30% |
Actual Discount |
|
|
$1440 |
Difference in the discount in percentage
= 35% - 5%
= 30%
30% → $1440
1% → 1440 ÷ 30 = $48
100% → 100 x 48 = $4800
Usual price of the television set = $4800
Answer(s): $4800