A kiosk gave a discount of $2 for every $50 spent. Xylia bought a sweater and paid $260 after the discount.
- What was the price of the sweater before the discount?
- What was the amount that Xylia saved?
(a)
Actual amount paid for every $50 spent
= 50 - 2
= $48
Number of sets of $48 spent
= 260 ÷ 48
= 5 r 20
Price of the sweater before the discount
= 5 x 50 + 20
= 250 + 20
= $270
(b)
Amount that Xylia saved
= 5 x 2
= $10
Answer(s): (a) $270; (b) $10