A kiosk gave a discount of $4 for every $20 spent. Fanny bought a shirt and paid $290 after the discount.
- What was the price of the shirt before the discount?
- What was the amount that Fanny saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $20 spent
= 20 - 4
= $16
Number of sets of $16 spent
= 290 ÷ 16
= 18 r 2
Price of the shirt before the discount
= 18 x 20 + 2
= 360 + 2
= $362
(b)
Amount that Fanny saved
= 18 x 4
= $72
Answer(s): (a) $362; (b) $72