Adam pays for a television set at a discount of 5%.
Bryan pays for the same television set at a discount of 15%.
Bryan pays $890 less than Adam.
What is the usual price of the television set?
|
Adam |
Bryan |
Difference |
Discount in % |
5% |
15% |
10% |
Actual Discount |
|
|
$890 |
Difference in the discount in percentage
= 15% - 5%
= 10%
10% → $890
1% → 890 ÷ 10 = $89
100% → 100 x 89 = $8900
Usual price of the television set = $8900
Answer(s): $8900