A shop gave a discount of $3 for every $20 spent. Winnie bought a windbreaker and paid $200 after the discount.
- What was the price of the windbreaker before the discount?
- What was the amount that Winnie saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $20 spent
= 20 - 3
= $17
Number of sets of $17 spent
= 200 ÷ 17
= 11 r 13
Price of the windbreaker before the discount
= 11 x 20 + 13
= 220 + 13
= $233
(b)
Amount that Winnie saved
= 11 x 3
= $33
Answer(s): (a) $233; (b) $33