A stall gave a discount of $3 for every $15 spent. Ivory bought a windbreaker and paid $210 after the discount.
- What was the price of the windbreaker before the discount?
- What was the amount that Ivory saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $15 spent
= 15 - 3
= $12
Number of sets of $12 spent
= 210 ÷ 12
= 17 r 6
Price of the windbreaker before the discount
= 17 x 15 + 6
= 255 + 6
= $261
(b)
Amount that Ivory saved
= 17 x 3
= $51
Answer(s): (a) $261; (b) $51