A kiosk gave a discount of $2 for every $50 spent. Dana bought a vest and paid $200 after the discount.
- What was the price of the vest before the discount?
- What was the amount that Dana saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $50 spent
= 50 - 2
= $48
Number of sets of $48 spent
= 200 ÷ 48
= 4 r 8
Price of the vest before the discount
= 4 x 50 + 8
= 200 + 8
= $208
(b)
Amount that Dana saved
= 4 x 2
= $8
Answer(s): (a) $208; (b) $8