Adam pays for a television set at a discount of 20%.
Bryan pays for the same television set at a discount of 25%.
Bryan pays $425 less than Adam.
What is the usual price of the television set?
|
Adam |
Bryan |
Difference |
Discount in % |
20% |
25% |
5% |
Actual Discount |
|
|
$425 |
Difference in the discount in percentage
= 25% - 20%
= 5%
5% → $425
1% → 425 ÷ 5 = $85
100% → 100 x 85 = $8500
Usual price of the television set = $8500
Answer(s): $8500