Adam pays for a stereo system at a discount of 15%.
Bryan pays for the same stereo system at a discount of 35%.
Adam pays $780 more than Bryan.
What is the usual price of the stereo system?
|
Adam |
Bryan |
Difference |
Discount in % |
15% |
35% |
20% |
Actual Discount |
|
|
$780 |
Difference in the discount in percentage
= 35% - 15%
= 20%
20% → $780
1% → 780 ÷ 20 = $39
100% → 100 x 39 = $3900
Usual price of the stereo system = $3900
Answer(s): $3900