Bryan pays for a television set at a discount of 10%.
Adam pays for the same television set at a discount of 20%.
Adam pays $290 less than Bryan.
What is the usual price of the television set?
|
Bryan |
Adam |
Difference |
Discount in % |
10% |
20% |
10% |
Actual Discount |
|
|
$290 |
Difference in the discount in percentage
= 20% - 10%
= 10%
10% → $290
1% → 290 ÷ 10 = $29
100% → 100 x 29 = $2900
Usual price of the television set = $2900
Answer(s): $2900