Bryan pays for a hi-fi system at a discount of 5%.
Adam pays for the same hi-fi system at a discount of 10%.
Adam pays $265 less than Bryan.
What is the usual price of the hi-fi system?
|
Bryan |
Adam |
Difference |
Discount in % |
5% |
10% |
5% |
Actual Discount |
|
|
$265 |
Difference in the discount in percentage
= 10% - 5%
= 5%
5% → $265
1% → 265 ÷ 5 = $53
100% → 100 x 53 = $5300
Usual price of the hi-fi system = $5300
Answer(s): $5300