Bryan pays for a television set at a discount of 25%.
Adam pays for the same television set at a discount of 35%.
Adam pays $490 less than Bryan.
What is the usual price of the television set?
|
Bryan |
Adam |
Difference |
Discount in % |
25% |
35% |
10% |
Actual Discount |
|
|
$490 |
Difference in the discount in percentage
= 35% - 25%
= 10%
10% → $490
1% → 490 ÷ 10 = $49
100% → 100 x 49 = $4900
Usual price of the television set = $4900
Answer(s): $4900