A kiosk gave a discount of $3 for every $20 spent. Kimberly bought a blazer and paid $230 after the discount.
- What was the price of the blazer before the discount?
- What was the amount that Kimberly saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $20 spent
= 20 - 3
= $17
Number of sets of $17 spent
= 230 ÷ 17
= 13 r 9
Price of the blazer before the discount
= 13 x 20 + 9
= 260 + 9
= $269
(b)
Amount that Kimberly saved
= 13 x 3
= $39
Answer(s): (a) $269; (b) $39